ASPEN Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum

Written with an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach, this volume provides a foundation of nutrition support for health professionals caring for infants and children. It includes 35 updated chapters covering the basics of nutrition support and physiology, growth development ages and stages, nutrition-related disease states, and nutrition care for pediatric patients. New in This Edition ASPEN Consensus Recommendations for Refeeding Syndrome New guidance for swallowing disorders from the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative Latest recommendations for treating patients with obesity Information on new cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator agents New glucagon-like peptide-2 analog agent approved for use in children with short bowel syndrome Each chapter has learning objectives and "Test Your Knowledge" review questions, making it a great resource for studying for certification.