Infant, Child and Adolescent Nutrition: A Practical Guide, Second Edition is an evidence-based, practical guide which provides readers an introduction introduces readers to the theory behind optimal child nutrition. Containing practical advice on how to put that theory into practice, this new edition facilitates learning through case studies, key points, and learning activities. Divided into seven sections, chapters cover prenatal nutrition and nutrition throughout childhood from preterm babies to adolescents up to the age of 18. Sections throughout focus on topics ranging from food groupsnutrient requirements and cultural influences on food choices; growth and assessment; and nutritional intakedietary assessment; nutritious diets for preconception and during pregnancy; balanced eating patterns; milk feeding and complementary feeding during infancy; balanced eating patterns; to common problems for each age group and disorders that can occur at any stage throughout childhood. This second edition is an essential reading for students taking courses in nutrition and pediatric healthcare courses. It serves as a useful reference for individuals responsible for the nutritional health of children in primary care and community settings including early years practitioners, nurses, midwives, health practitionersvisitors, school nurses, social workers, pediatricians early years workers, and general practitionersschool nurses. Features Discusses changes in in food allergy prevention and oral immunotherapy treatments. Describes causes and management strategies to deal with fussy and selective eating in toddlers . Includes information on the importance of iodine in diets before and during pregnancy to improve cognitive abilities. Updated recommendations on vitamin D supplementation.