Category Archives: General Topics Related to CSHCN
31(1) Milk and Milk Alternatives
Purchase and consumption of milk alternatives is steadily growing in the US. More than 209 milk and milk alternative products were launched in the US market between December 2010 and November 2011. Whether consumers are choosing milk alternatives for personal … Continue reading →
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30(1) Assessing Fluid Requirements in Infants and Children
Assessment of fluid requirements is an important component of pediatric nutrition care. Fluid intake provides the water that is necessary as a transportation network throughout our bodies and also provides structural integrity to our cells. Accurate assessment of fluid needs … Continue reading →
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29(5) A Focus on Family-Centered Care from the Parent’s Perspective
The term “family-centered care” (FCC) was coined in the 1980’s to describe a philosophy of care for children with special health care needs and their families. It was a radical paradigm shift from the previous philosophies of “systemcentered care” in … Continue reading →
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Tagged ABA, autism, CSHCN, enteral nutrition, family centered care, feeding, prematurity, resources, school, team, team members, transition, tube feeding
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29(3) Weaning from tube feedings: many different pathways Part 2A – Case Study Illustrations
This article is Part 2 of the series. Part 1 was published in November/December 2013. It can be accessed by those who have a current subscription to the Nutrition Focus newsletter (https://depts.washington.edu/nutrfoc). Part 1 describes several models of treatment for … Continue reading →
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29(1) Selected Pediatric Nutrition Questions and Answers
This issue is a compilation of various questions we have received from our Pediatric Nutrition Listserve. This listserve is designed for members to submit questions and receive an evidenced based answer. Subscribers to Nutrition Focus who are Registered Dietitians can … Continue reading →
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Tagged calcium, enteral formula, epidermolysis bullosa, growth hormone, infancy, iron, lactose intolerance, medications, obesity, prader-willi syndrome, soy formula, tube feeding, xylitol
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28(6) Weaning from tube feedings: many different pathways Part I
Developing the ability to eat by mouth and grow at an appropriate rate is usually viewed as a simple part of infancy and childhood. When a baby is born, the parents expect this process will unfold smoothly for both parent … Continue reading →
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28(1) Behavior Management of Feeding Problems
Normal development of feeding skills in children may be altered due to several factors including parenting skills, child’s temperament, family eating patterns, developmental skills, and chronic illness. In addition, feeding problems often include behavior concerns. Interventions directed at improving nutritional … Continue reading →
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27(6) Emergency Preparedness – Helping Families and Their Children with Special Nutrition Needs
A number of recent natural disasters have brought the importance of emergency preparedness to the public’s attention. As a result, many organizations have issued preparedness recommendations to assist individuals and families in becoming better prepared for an emergency. Despite a … Continue reading →
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27(5) The Picky Eater
Children with special health care needs seen for a nutrition evaluation are often described as picky eaters. This is both a vague and variable description, but one commonly used and a challenge to treat. The purpose of this article is … Continue reading →
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27(2) Growth-related Updates in Children with Developmental Disabilities
Assessment of growth is essential for all children, but assumes more importance in the care of children with developmental disabilities due to the high risk of problems relating to growth these children may experience. This edition of Nutrition Focus will … Continue reading →
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