Description
| Product ID: | 9780521535106 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Nutritional Psychology of Childhood |
| Authors: | Author: Robert Drewett |
| Page Count: | 298 |
| Subjects: | Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Child & developmental psychology, Dietetics and nutrition, Dietetics & nutrition |
| Description: | A comprehensive overview of key areas relating to the development of eating and food intake and effects of nutrition on the psychological development of children. Drawing on research from developing and industrialized countries, this book will be of interest to students, researchers and professionals in psychology, nutrition and child health. The Nutritional Psychology of Childhood is a systematic account of research on the psychological aspects of nutrition in children from birth to adolescence. It deals with two major themes: the development of eating and the effects of malnutrition on the developing child. Robert Drewett discusses the developmental problems that arise with eating and food intake, including nursing and weaning in infancy, the handling of solids and the development of food choice and eating habits. Nutritional problems are considered in children born preterm or small for gestational age, or whose growth is poor, in children who are iron deficient or more generally malnourished, and in children with physical illnesses, including phenylketonuria and cerebral palsy. The development of eating disorders and obesity are also considered. Drawing on research from both developing and industrialised countries, this book will be of interest to students, researchers and professionals in psychology, nutrition and child health. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2007-05-21 |
