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The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
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Product Description
Many parents of children with Down syndrome would like to help their child to improve nutrition and manage weight, but don't know where to begin. Now, this much-needed book looks at all aspects of nutrition and healthy living for children with Down syndrome, from birth through to young adulthood. The author, a mother of a child with Down syndrome and a registered dietician, encourages parents to start teaching healthy habits early but stresses that it's never too late to start, no matter what age. Chapters cover: Breast and bottle feeding; Basic nutrition and physiology; Celiac disease; Diabetes; Alternative therapies; Food and school; Weight management; Fitness and exercise; Cooking and menu planning; Education activities.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1685637 in Books
- Published on: 2002-11-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 430 pages
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About the Author
Joan E Guthrie Medlen RD LD
