Publisher's Synopsis
The Nutritionist's Guide to Feeding Babies and Toddlers - Zambian Foods Edition, written and reviewed by a team of paediatric and nutrition experts -- is a complete nutrition guide to breastfeeding, formula feeding, complementary feeding, handling picky eaters and food allergies. The book in seven chapters guides every caregiver on what he or she needs to know about infant and young child feeding. The book opens with the very basics of nutrition - the different nutrients required by the body, their functions, their sources and how much of each is required in the different stages of the early years. This is followed by chapters covering how the baby grows and develops, and various aspects of feeding including breastfeeding, formula feeding and complementary feeding. Most babies and toddlers are not able to fully vocalise their needs, so caregivers will also appreciate how the book covers reading young children's hunger and satiety cues. It continues with a discussion of the practical ways of dealing with challenges that may be experienced with young child feeding, such as colic, gastrointestinal challenges, fussy eaters and even going back to work as a caregiver.The last chapter provides guidance on menu planning for infants and homemade Zambian recipes for toddlers.This book simply offers guidance on best foods for every age and stage to help your child establish a healthy regular eating schedule. If you are overwhelmed by the choices of when, how, and what to feed your baby, reach out and get your copy to access organized, practical, and up-to-date guide on feeding your child from birth until toddlerhood. In summary, this book answers all your relevant questions about child nutrition in plain and simple language. -----------Authors----------Emmanuel Asare Domfeh, RD, PhD----------Dr. Emmanuel Asare Domfeh graduated with a BSc in Nutrition and MPhil in Clinical Nutrition (Dietetics) from University of Ghana. He has also completed a doctorate degree in Medicine/Physiology (Maternal & Child Nutrition) from King's College London, UK. Emmanuel has served as a dietician at Ridge Hospital, Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital and the Volta River Authority Clinic in Accra, Ghana. He also worked with the 37 Military Hospital, Ghana, as a dietician and as an instructor for students on clinical placement. Emmanuel has also served as a community nutrition officer for the World Food Programme and with UNICEF Ghana, where he was involved in projects aimed at improving maternal and child nutrition.---------Keiron Audain, RN, PhD---------Dr Keiron Audain holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from the University of KwaZulu Natal. His research areas primarily lie in Nutrition and Public Health-related topics affecting Sub-Saharan Africa and the developing world. He is an active member of the African Nutrition Society and is a sub-editor of the society's publication African Nutrition Matters. He is a member of the editorial board of the Central African Journal of Public Heath, and on the reviewer board of several nutrition journals. He also writes a blog on food, nutrition and sustainable development at www.provelopment.wordpress.com. ----------Idah Chama Mulenga, MSc, RN------------Idah Chama Mulenga has been involved in development of national training materials for the past seven years. She participates in specific national document development such as food standards regulations, and programme policy formulation. Her educational background in food and nutrition science, and development studies has given her a broad base approach to fields of Maternal and Child Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition and Developmental programmes. Her writing skills may be confirmed by the documentation on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, and Growth Monitoring and Promotion programmes under National Food and Nutrition Commission of Zambia.
