Mass Spectrometry and Stable Isotopes in Nutritional and Pediatric Research

A guide for scientists, pediatricians and students involved in metabolic studies in pediatric research

• Addresses the availability of modern analytical techniques and how to apply these techniques in metabolic studies
• Covers the whole range of available mass spectrometric techniques used for metabolic studies including Stable Isotope Methodology
• Presents the relevance of mass spectrometry and stable isotope methodology in pediatric research covering applications in Nutrition, Obesity, Metabolic Disorders, and Kidney Disorders
• Focuses on the interactions between nutrients and the endogenous metabolism within the body and how these factors affect the health of a growing infant

Keywords: Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry; Kinetic studies; Obesity; Malnutrition; Metabolic diseases; Modelling; Gut disorders; kidney disorders; Neonatology; Practical applications, Drug Discovery & Development, Medical Biochemistry, Drug Discovery & Development, Medical Biochemistry