Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e

Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University

Nutrition for Infancy through Adolescence

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:

Describe the phases of growth and development for infants, children, and adolescents and techniques for assessment.

Explain the consequences of undernutrition at different stages of growth and development.

Understand the factors to be considered when introducing new foods to an infant's diet.

Describe the nutritional problems common to adolescents.

Define food allergies and intolerances, explain why they occur, and discuss how they are diagnosed and treated.

Recognize the importance of establishing good eating habits early in life.

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