ABSTRACT

Bone health is one of the most widely discussed topics in pediatric nutrition. Ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is essential, and other factors also play a significant role. Bone Health in Children explores the recent decades of research and public commentary on the subject, debunks popular myths, and clarifies the often confusing and

chapter 3|28 pages

Infants

chapter 5|16 pages

Early school-age children (ages 4 to 8)

chapter 6|14 pages

Adolescents

chapter 7|14 pages

Pregnancy and lactation

chapter 8|8 pages

Children with chronic illnesses

chapter 11|8 pages

Beyond bone health: Vitamin D

chapter 14|4 pages

Programming and genetics

chapter 15|24 pages

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