Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nutrition requirements during pregnancy -- Evidence-based nutrition in the life cycle : prenatal to the adolescent -- Normal infant nutrition -- Normal nutrition for toddler through school-aged children and the role of parents in promoting healthy nutrition in early childhood -- Normal adolescent nutrition -- Special topics in prenatal and infant nutrition : genetics and inborn errors of metabolism and failure to thrive -- Special topics in toddler and preschool nutrition : vitamins and minerals in childhood and children with disabilities -- Special topics in school-aged nutrition : pediatric vegetarianism, childhood obesity, and food allergies -- Special topics in preadolescence and adolescent nutrition : dietary guidelines for athletes, pediatric diabetes, and disordered eating --

Adult evidence-based nutrition in the life cycle -- Special topics in adult nutrition : chronic disease nutritional assessment -- Special topics in adults and chronic diseases : nutrition and public health -- Special topics in adult nutrition : physical activity and weight management -- Special topics in nutrition and the older adult : diet, life-style, disease, and pharmacologic considerations -- Special topics in age-related risks : unique nutrition issues in the older adult -- Special topics related to the registered dietitian and older adults : roles and responsibilities of the registered dietitian in long-term care -- Special topics in nutrition and ethics : feeding and ethical issues at the end of life -- Online -- Interpreting evidence-based research : major pediatric and adult nutrition studies.