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31(2) Increasing Energy Concentration in Infant Feedings
Energy is required by each individual’s body to sustain functions including respiration, circulation, physical work, metabolism, and protein synthesis. In children, energy is also needed for overall growth. Energy needs depend on intake and expenditure. Energy requirements and expenditure are … Continue reading →
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28(2) Feeding the Child with Very Low Energy Needs
Neurologic impairments, whether associated with a congenital disorder or due to a traumatic event, can influence the nutritional requirements of children with special health care needs. In some cases the nutrition issues are present due to medical complications and severe disabilities, including seizures, gastrointestinal disturbances … Continue reading →
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22(3) Nutrition Assessment Guidelines for Children with Special Health Care Needs
The nutrition assessment by the registered dietitian (RD) for the child with special health care needs is similar to that of the typically developing child. However, additional factors must be taken into consideration including the possibility of chronic health problems, … Continue reading →
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20(1) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) Review
Standards for nutrient requirements for individuals and groups in the United States have been published since 1941. The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the Institute of Medicine (IOM), a part of the National Academy of Sciences, is responsible for … Continue reading →
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