Reseña del libro "The Ghanaian Woman's Guide to Feeding Babies & Toddlers (en Inglés)"
The Ghanaian Woman's Guide to Feeding Babies and Toddlers , written and reviewed by a team of maternal and child nutrition experts -- is a complete nutrition guide to breastfeeding, formula feeding, complementary feeding, handling picky eaters and food allergies.The book in seven chapters guides every caregiver on what he or she needs to know about infant and young child feeding. The book opens with the very basics of nutrition - the different nutrients required by the body, their functions, their sources and how much of each is required in the different stages of the early years. This is followed by chapters covering how the baby grows and develops, and various aspects of feeding including breastfeeding, formula feeding and complementary feeding. Most babies and toddlers are not able to fully vocalise their needs, so caregivers will also appreciate how the book covers reading young children’s hunger and satiety cues. It continues with a discussion of the practical ways of dealing with challenges that may be experienced with young child feeding, such as colic, gastrointestinal challenges, fussy eaters and even going back to work as a caregiver.The last chapter provides guidance on menu planning for infants and homemade Ghanaian recipes for toddlers.This book simply offers guidance on best foods for every age and stage to help your child establish a healthy regular eating schedule. If you are overwhelmed by the choices of when, how, and what to feed your baby, reach out and get your copy to access organized, practical, and up-to-date guide on feeding your child from birth until toddlerhood.In summary, this book answers all your relevant questions about child nutrition in plain and simple language.Asare Emmanuel Domfeh, RD, PhDDr. Domfeh graduated with a BSc in Nutrition and MPhil in Clinical Nutrition (Dietetics) from University of Ghana. He has also completed a doctorate degree in Medicine/Physiology at King’s College London, UK, where he studied the effects of lifestyle and pharmacological interventions on pregnancy outcomes in both mothers and children. He has served as a dietician at Ridge Hospital, Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital and the Volta River Authority Clinic in Accra, Ghana. He also worked with the 37 Military Hospital, Ghana, as a dietician and as an instructor for students on clinical placement. Emmanuel has also served as a community nutrition officer for the World Food Programme and with UNICEF Ghana, where he was involved in projects aimed at improving maternal and child nutrition. He is a member of the European Union Early Nutrition, Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) and the Nutrition Society (UK). Gladys Peprah Boateng , RD, PhD Dr. G P Boateng graduated with a BSc in Medical Dietetics from Howard University in the USA and a PhD Dietetics from the University of Ghana, Legon. She worked as a dietitian with the Department of Human Services, Children’s Hospital, and Anacostia Health Centre all in Washington DC. In Ghana, Dr. Boateng began working with the 37 Military Hospital in 1984 as a dietitian and rose to the rank of Chief Dietitian and Head of Department the Diet Therapy Unit. She has participated in several research and review activities and published manuals and documents. She taught at the Nursing and Midwifery Training College of the 37 Military Hospital and was a preceptor for medical, dietetics, nutrition and catering students. She has provided technical support to the establishment of the Department of Dietetics, School of Biological and Allied Health Sciences - University of Ghana, Legon. She served as the president of the Ghana Dietetic Association from 2009 to 2011. She is a member of the Professions Specific Committee of Allied Health Professional Council. Dr. Peprah Boateng currently serves as a part-time lecturer at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences- University of Ghana
