Yearly Archives: 2010

25(6) Supporting Breastfeeding for the Infant with Special Health Care Needs

Posted on December 31, 2010 by nutrfoc

The arrival of a new baby brings joys and challenges to all families. Feeding is a major focus in the early weeks after birth, as mother and baby work together to establish breastfeeding. For most breastfeeding dyads this occurs easily, … Continue reading →

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25(5) Nutrition Education for the Child with a Metabolic Disorder

Posted on October 31, 2010 by nutrfoc

This article describes the process of nutrition education for children with metabolic disorders using phenylketonuria (PKU) as a model. Although you may not work directly with this population of children, the article will assist you in recognizing what most pre-schoolers … Continue reading →

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25(3) Nutrition and Constipation

Posted on June 30, 2010 by nutrfoc

Constipation is one of the most common concerns that parents/caregivers bring to health care professionals. For many parents, a child’s problems with constipation are quite obvious and can cause much worry. This edition of Nutrition Focus will discuss constipation and … Continue reading →

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25(2) Practical Strategies to Enhance Nutrient and Energy Density of Oral Feedings for Children with Special Needs

Posted on April 30, 2010 by nutrfoc

Some children with special health care needs (CSHCN) may not consume adequate amounts of food to meet their energy and/or nutrient needs. This may compromise growth and overall health. The reasons for poor oral consumption are varied. Some children may … Continue reading →

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25(1) Part 2 – Failure to Thrive: the child with neurological impairment

Posted on February 28, 2010 by nutrfoc

Children with Neurological Impairment (NI) such as Cerebral Palsy (CP) may meet the definition for Failure to Thrive (FTT), but are they truly failing to thrive? Children with CP grow more slowly than their able bodied counterparts but may still … Continue reading →

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