Nutritional requirements vary greatly according to age and lifestyle. This evidence-based, comprehensive text is a complete guide to eating habits across age and population groups. It provides the recommendations for intakes of nutrients and foods, as well as diet, to achieve optimum health. Chapters systematically examine the nutritional issues for individuals from preconception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, through to adulthood and old age. The text features an overview of dietary patterns by age group based on national scientific survey data together with the latest recommendations for optimum nutrition to maintain well-being and address specific health concerns. The final section examines nutrition issues for specific populations including indigenous groups, sports people, and the disadvantaged. Throughout the text key points are illustrated by case studies and the reader's knowledge is tested via quizzes and study questions. With chapters from leading nutrition researchers and educators in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, this is an excellent introduction to nutrition through the lifespan.

Sharon Croxford is an accredited practicing dietitian and senior academic at La Trobe University, Melbourne. She has worked in clinical, community, and food service dietetic practice in Australia and the United Kingdom. Catherine Itsiopoulos is the founding head of the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at La Trobe University, Melbourne. She is an accredited practicing dietitian with almost 30 years' experience in academia, research, and clinical practice. Adrienne Forsyth is a dual-qualified accredited practicing dietitian and accredited exercise physiologist, and is a lecturer in dietetics and human nutrition at La Trobe University, Melbourne. Regina Belski is an accredited practicing dietitian and senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at La Trobe University, Melbourne. Antonia Thodis is a clinical dietitian and is involved in nutrition research and teaching at La Trobe University, Melbourne. Audrey Tierney is a senior clinical dietitian at Alfred Health and a senior lecturer and academic at La Trobe University, Melbourne.