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This comprehensive introduction to lifespan nutrition provides a complete and evidence-based understanding of the priorities for the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations across different countries and regions around the world.
Considering growth and development-physiological, cognitive, psychological, and social-across each of the key life stages, the book explores the relationship between food, health, and wellbeing, highlighting how optimal growth and development requires optimal nutrition. Specific physical and mental health concerns are addressed throughout, from conception through to late adulthood, with separate chapters focusing on a range of regional perspectives, including Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, Oceania, the Pacific Islands, Africa and the Caribbean, and Europe.
Also examining key social and political issues such as food security and food sustainability, and featuring illuminating case studies and end-of-chapter questions, this accessible text will be essential reading for students of Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health, as well as practitioners working in these areas.
List of contents
Part 1: Foundation Knowledge 1. Food and Nutrition Basics 2. Cultures, Beliefs, and Food Habits
Part 2: The Life Stages 3. Preconception 4. Conception and pregnancy 5. Lactation 6. Newborn and Infant (0-12 months) 7. Toddler and Preschooler (1-5 years) 8. Child (6-12 years) 9. Adolescent (13-18 years) 10. Young, Early, and Middle Adult (13-60 Years) 11. Older Adult (61-84 Years) and Later Stage Older Adult (85 Years and Older)
Part 3: Regional Perspectives 12. Africa and the Caribbean 13. Americas 14. Indigenous Peoples of North America Nutrition and Health 15. Asia 16. Middle East 17. Oceania 18. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Health 19. M¿ori Nutrition and Health 20. Pacific Nutrition and Health 21. United Kingdom 22. Europe
About the author
Sharon Croxford is Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Australian Catholic University. She has worked across Australia, England, Türkiye, and with Pacific Islanders as a dietitian, chef, writer, teacher, and researcher. She is Discipline Lead for Nutrition and Public Health, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, and leads international research in culinary nutrition and competencies, and culinary culture and dietary acculturation.
Adrienne Forsyth is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Advanced Accredited Sports Dietitian, and Accredited Exercise Physiologist. She is an Associate Professor at the Australian Catholic University where she leads undergraduate and postgraduate research training in Nutrition and Dietetics.
