Iron deficiency in infancy is very widespread, even in developed countries and even when there is no general malnutrition. This book examines the question whether iron deficiency in early life leads to deleterious changes in brain and/or behavioural development. Each of the nine contributors comments critically on each of the other eight chapters, so that the book is very extensively peer-reviewed. The evidence is set out so that the reader may make his own informed judgement. Iron deficiency could very easily be prevented; ...
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Iron deficiency in infancy is very widespread, even in developed countries and even when there is no general malnutrition. This book examines the question whether iron deficiency in early life leads to deleterious changes in brain and/or behavioural development. Each of the nine contributors comments critically on each of the other eight chapters, so that the book is very extensively peer-reviewed. The evidence is set out so that the reader may make his own informed judgement. Iron deficiency could very easily be prevented; this fact is of prime importance if such deficiency has long-lasting effects on human intellectual capacity and achievement.
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Very Good ++ Book Monograph addressing the question "whether a reduced supply of dietary iron in infancy may result in impaired or altered brain growth, or in temporary or permanent deficits in higher mental function".
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Fine. No Jacket. Book Octavo, hardcover, fine in royal blue boards. No dj. 195pp. Charts and Diagrams throughout. How does iron affect mental function.
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Hardcover Edition in Like New/Fine condition. The covers are in great shape. The binding is square and tight. Small abrasion to the front flyleaf. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. Brain Behavior and Iron in the Infant Diet examines whether iron deficiency in early life leads to deleterious changes in brain and/or behavioural development and, in particular, whether it has any long-lasting effects on intellectual capacity, Iron deficiency in infancy is widespread even in developed countries when there is no general malnutrition. It's prevention becomes of prime importance if it affets intellectual achievement. Leading international experts in the fields of experimental psychology, developmental psychopharmacology, clinical pediatric nutrition and developmental neuroscience present an up-to-date account of current knowledge, with those areas which remain unresolved being closely argued and the evidence set out for the reader to make his of her own informed judgement. Each contributor was asked to comment critically on each of the other chapters and these comments are included at the end of each chapter. This book will be of value and interest to practitioners, postgraduate and research workers in the fields of pediatrics, nutrition and developmental psychology. 195 pages.
