Handbook of Nutrition and Pregnancy

Author:   Carol J. Lammi-Keefe ,  Sarah C. Couch ,  John P. Kirwan
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2018
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9783030081492


Pages:   445
Publication Date:   21 December 2018
Format:   Paperback
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​This easy to use text provides practitioners and researchers with a global view of current and emerging issues concerned with successful pregnancy outcomes and approaches that have been successful or show promise in ensuring a successful pregnancy.  The fully updated and revised second edition expands its scope with topics not covered in the first edition including pregnancy and military service; sleep disorders during pregnancy; the gut microbiome during pregnancy and the newborn; requirement for vitamin D in pregnancy; the environment—contaminants and pregnancy; preeclampsia and new approaches to treatment; health disparities for whites, blacks, and teen pregnancies;  depression in pregnancy—role of yoga; safe food handling for successful pregnancy outcome;  relationship of epigenetics and diet in pregnancy; caffeine during pregnancy; polycystic ovary syndrome;  US Hispanics and preterm births; celiac disease and pregnancy; cannabis use during pregnancy. The second edition of Handbook of Nutrition and Pregnancy will be a valuable resource for clinicians and other healthcare professionals who treat and counsel women of child-bearing age and pregnant women.

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Author:   Carol J. Lammi-Keefe ,  Sarah C. Couch ,  John P. Kirwan
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2018
Weight:   1.004kg
ISBN:  

9783030081492


ISBN 10:   3030081494
Pages:   445
Publication Date:   21 December 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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This valuable book provides the state of the science on many important nutrition topics such as nutrients of concern in the patient following a vegetarian eating plan, or high-risk pregnancy conditions and its nutritional considerations ... .This book is written for medical students/residents, nutrition students, and medical practitioners who care for pregnant women including obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians, dietitians, nurses, and other allied health professionals. (Taylor Durkin, Doody's Book Reviews, June 14, 2019)


“This valuable book provides the state of the science on many important nutrition topics such as nutrients of concern in the patient following a vegetarian eating plan, or high‐risk pregnancy conditions and its nutritional considerations … .This book is written for medical students/residents, nutrition students, and medical practitioners who care for pregnant women including obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians, dietitians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.” (Taylor Durkin, Doody's Book Reviews, June 14, 2019)


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Carol J. Lammi-Keefe, PhD Alma Beth Clark Professor School of Nutrition and Food Sciences Adjunct Professor Pennington Biomedical Research Center Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA  USA Sarah C. Couch, PhD, RD  Professor and Vice Chair Graduate Program Director Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences University of Cincinnati  Cincinnati, OH   USA John P. Kirwan, MSc, PhD, FACSM Executive Director George A. Bray, Jr. Endowed Super Chair in Nutrition Pennington Biomedical Research Center Baton Rouge, LA USA  .

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