An invaluable resource, Childhood Nutrition provides accurate facts on current concepts in pediatric nutrition, including theories of nutrition in the pathophysiology of disease and in developing nutritional healthcare plans. Written by an outstanding group of specialists, each chapter is thoroughly researched and referenced.

Celebrating more than twenty years as the single best source in the field, this Fifth Edition has now expanded into two cornerstone volumes with 53 fully inclusive chapters and 73 renowned contributors that comprehensively address every topic and trend relevant to the identification, diagnosis, and management of endocrine and endocrine-related disorders in children. Substantially revised and expanded, the two comprehensive volumes authoritatively cover the latest advances in research and clinical care relevant to the identification, diagnosis, and management of the diseases affecting children referred to the pediatric endocrinologist. The Fifth Edition offers 20 chapters with the most up-to-date appraisal of obesity in the pediatric population, as well as examines the latest breakthroughs in the care of diabetes, hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndromes. The partner volume contains 33 chapters devoted to the diseases of the endocrine glands, including disorders of growth, the adrenal cortex and medulla, as well as sexual differentiation, thyroid, and parathyroid conditions and fluid balance diseases.

Celebrating more than twenty years as the single best source in the field, this Fifth Edition has now expanded into two cornerstone volumes with 53 fully inclusive chapters and 73 renowned contributors that comprehensively address every topic and trend relevant to the identification, diagnosis, and management of endocrine and endocrine-related disorders in children. Substantially revised, the Fifth Edition reflects the current state of the field and analyzes the frequent clinical ailments affecting children. The partner volume covers obesity, diabetes, and insulin resistance and hypoglycemia. This text is devoted to the diseases of the endocrine glands, including disorders of growth, the adrenal cortex and medulla, as well as sexual differentiation, thyroid, and parathyroid conditions and fluid balance alterations.

This book is about a journey; Africa is its destination. It offers exploration, discovery and learning about the continent and its inhabitants. The book provides a vicarious journey to Africa through its history and into the present day. It is an emotional and aesthetic adventure as the travel is through its art. If you plan to travel to Africa and you seek information about the geography, or a country's history and political situation you will find it here. If you want to know about African people and some of their finest creations, this book is the source. If you want to learn about the cultures and the ethnic populations of the various regions of the vast continent, this book is for you. If you relish beautiful art and what it symbolizes this book will sooth your senses and apprise you of the meaning of what you see. African sculptures are images of spirits and humans and animal forms. These are carved with a realistic or naturalistic appearance or may depict idealized powerful believes. African art may represent ancestral deities or may represent their ideas and creeds. The art is used to adorn shrines, to honor the dead or to epitomize the accomplishments of the kings, warriors or distinguished societal members. There are carvings that portray the daily activities of the people and there are sculptures made to bestow needed qualities, such as aiding with the harvest, healing the sick, assisting with fertility or protecting pregnant women. There are statuettes made for ritualistic purposes and be used in celebrations. Most of all, African art is always impressive and lively, endlessly variable and very expressive. It inspired some of the greatest cubist and abstract works of artmade by some of the most acclaimed artists like Picasso, Modigliani and Giacometti, among others. "An African Journey Through Its Art" will enlighten the reader with a historical perspective of the countries and ethnic populations' rich cultural heritage. It will enhance the appreciation of the art produced by diverse people who inhabit the continent. Africans have created magnificent art despite enormous challenges of survival. The book provides an enjoyable way to get to know Africa and to enhance the appreciation the best of its people.