Inherent in the name that they have been given, children with special health care needs (CSHCN) require special attention. This includes the nutrition care that we provide to them. The goals of this NUTRITION FOCUS article are to describe how to perform a nutrition assessment of a child with special needs and to identify strategies for addressing the nutritional challenges these children face. Gastrointestinal issues prevalent in this population, such as reflux, malabsorption, diarrhea, and constipation, will also be discussed in terms of their incidence and treatment. Lastly, specific components of enteral formulas that may have specific applications in this population will be reviewed.
21(4) Enteral Management of Children with Special Health Care Needs
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