Abstract

Section I - General Principles: Methodology for the Study of Metabolism: Kinetic Techniques Cellular and Molecular Techniques Animal Models. Control of Metabolism in the Normal Adult. Insulin, Contra-insulin Hormones and Somatomedins: Biochemical and Physiological Aspects. Section II - Maternal Metabolism During Pregnancy: Glucose Metabolism. Lipid Metabolism. Exercise in Pregnancy: Effects on Metabolism. Protein Metabolism. Prostaglandins. Energy Metabolism. Section III - Foetal-Placental Metabolism: Glucose Metabolism. Lipid Metabolism. Protein Metabolism. Respiration. Circulation. Water Metabolism. Section IV - Neonatal Metabolism: Glucose Metabolism. Protein Metabolism. Lipid Metabolism. Carnitine Metabolism. Energy Metabolism. Thermoregulation. Water Metabolism. Mineral Metabolism. Trace Element Metabolism. Vitamin Metabolism - Fat Soluble and Water Soluble. The Small-for-Gestational-Age Neonate. The Infant of the Diabetic Mother. Metabolism of the Neonate Requiring Surgery. Inborn Errors of Carbohydrate Metabolism. Inborn Errors of Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism. Nutritional Support of the Neonate: Alternate Fuels and Routes of Administration. Body Composition of the Neonate.

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