The nutrition status of infants children, and adolescents affects their growth and development and resistance to disease. Lifelong eating behaviours and physical activity patterns are often established in early childhood. Therefore, it is important for Children and adolescents to build the foundation for good health by choosing a healthy lifestyle, including practicing healthy eating behaviours and participating in regular physical activity. This book emphases the importance to preventing malnutrition and early recognition of nutrition concerns. The guidelines in this book represent a developmental and contextual approach fort helping children and adolescents develop positive attitudes toward food and practice healthy eating behaviours. It is designed for health professionals including physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, parents and other caretakers of children.
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