Hidden Hunger: Malnutrition and the First 1,000 Days of Life: Causes, Consequences and Solutions - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3318056847 ISBN 13 : 9783318056846

Editeur : S Karger AG, 2016

Synopsis

Malnutrition caused by deficiencies of vitamins and minerals - also called hidden hunger - impairs both the intellectual and physical development of a child. Due to the absence of clinical symptoms and assessments, no intervention can be staged. The tragedy is that this, in turn, decreases the child’s chance to escape from poverty. This book looks at malnutrition in high-income countries, the nutrition transition and nutritional deficiencies in low-income countries, consequences of hidden hunger, and interventions to improve nutrition security. Written by leading experts in the field, it clearly stresses that national governments and international organizations must make malnutrition one of their top priorities in order to provide children with optimal conditions for a healthy future.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

Malnutrition is a significant public health issue that deserves the frank attention given by Dr. Biesalski in his new book, Hidden Hunger.  Nutrition research discoveries made by ASN members contribute to eradicating hunger and micronutrient deficiencies in this decade.  Everyone concerned with feeding our growing population should read this book. --John E. Courtney, Ph.D., Executive Officer, American Society for Nutrition

Biographie de l'auteur

The author is head of the department of biochemistry and nutrition and managing director of the Food Security Center at the University of Hohenheim, Germany. He is a member of numerous advisory and expert groups for the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: S Karger AG
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3318056847
• ISBN 13: 9783318056846
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Éditeur: Biesalski H.K., Black R.E.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible