Yearly Archives: 2011
26(6) ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH: Part 1 Equipment, Technique and Growth Charts
Anthropometry is the measurement of body size, weight and proportion. In infants and children growth data, regularly obtained by accurate measurements, can be an indicator of health status and/or an effective screening tool for referral to nutrition services provided by … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, development, down syndrome, education, failure to thrive, family centered care, genetics, growth, growth charts, nutrition management, team members
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26(5) FROM MILK TO TABLE FOODS: A Parent’s Guide To Introducing Food Textures
Learning to eat a variety of foods is something that is often taken for granted. As with most things, this process can take longer for babies and children with Down syndrome due to low muscle tone, muscle coordination problems, sensory … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, behavior, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, education, family centered care, feeding, nutrition management, team members
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26(4) Feeding Problems in Metabolic Disorders
Feeding problems in childhood are becoming more widely recognized. Metabolic dietitians are likely to encounter concerns regarding eating in their patients. A feeding problem can be viewed from many perspectives. For metabolic dietitians, a feeding problem can be defined as … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, behavior, CSHCN, education, feeding, genetics, metabolic disorders, nutrition management, oral-motor, team members
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26(1) Nutrition Issues Facing Children with Special Health Care Needs in Early Intervention Programs and at School
Sound nutrition practices are necessary for the growth and development of all infants and children. Physical complications and emotional stresses of a disability or chronic illness may put a child at risk for nutrition related disorders. When a diet or … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, behavior, CSHCN, development, education, family centered care, intervention, nutrition management, school, team members
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