Nutrition In Early Life (Hardbound - 2003)

About the Book
This is a scientific reference book for those seeking to apply science in the support of a successful pregnancy and in the prevention of nutritional problems during foetal and early post-natal life. The importance of optimal nutrition during these periods of life is emphasized by the overwhelming evidence that nutritional problems in early embryonic life may cause congenital malformations and during late foetal life and early post natal life may set the molecular programme for later disease development. The publication of the Department of Health White Paper The Health of the Nation (1992) and Our Healthier Nation (1998) gave emphasis to the importance of nutritional health of the nation at all ages.