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 its specific problems in children with developmental disabilities. A ready to copy informational handout appropriate for use with families is available with both a version in English and one in Spanish. The information is intended for use with children age one year and older. New to this issue is a table listing laxatives, their action and how they work and increased information about encopresis.
25(3) Nutrition and Constipation
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