Pocket Guide to Pediatric Nutrition Assessment Synopsis
Designed as an easy-to-access essential resource for any registered dietitian nutritionist who provides nutrition care to pediatric patients, this updated third edition includes:
Summary and discussion of validated pediatric malnutrition risk screening tools
Indicators and criteria for classifying pediatric malnutrition
Expanded information on anthropometrics and pediatric nutrition-focused physical exam
Updated and expanded list of specialized growth charts
Coverage of laboratory tests and procedures
Predictive equations for estimating energy needs
Updated charts of age-specific nutrient needs, food group amounts, and more
