Behavioral and Metabolic Aspects of Breastfeeding: International Trends (World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics) (v. 78) [Hardcover]

J. E. Dutra De Oliveira (Author), Artemis P. Simopoulos (Author, Editor), Jose E. Dutra De Oliveira (Editor), Indrajit Dayalji Desai (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1995 | ISBN-10: 3805561024 | ISBN-13: 978-3805561020

This volume outlines the scientific evidence which suggests that breastfeeding is the preferred form of feeding for infants. It gives information on the methods used to evaluate mental development in breast-fed versus formula-fed infants. In addition, it discusses the important metabolic and functional aspects of essential fatty acids in premature and full-term infants. The book also surveys breastfeeding trends and government programmes to increase the rate of breastfeeding in selected countries.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 214 pages
• Publisher: S Karger Pub (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3805561024
• ISBN-13: 978-3805561020
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,900,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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