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32(2) Nutrition and Oral Health for Children

Posted on March 1, 2017 by nutrfoc

Dental caries is the most common chronic disease of childhood. It is more prevalent than asthma, which is the second most common chronic disease. It is estimated that 17.5% of 5-19 year olds have untreated dental caries. Problems with oral … Continue reading →

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32(1) Nutrition Assessment and Management of the Child with Cancer

Posted on January 1, 2017 by nutrfoc

Despite recent advances in research and treatment, cancer is still the leading cause of death by disease for all children past infancy in the United States. As recent as 2014, researchers estimated 10,450 new cancer cases and 1,350 cancer deaths … Continue reading →

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30(4) Tube Feeding Basics

Posted on July 21, 2015 by nutrfoc

Enteral or tube feeding refers to the delivery of liquid feedings through a tube. Tube feedings are used for the infant or child with a functioning gastrointestinal tract who is unable to meet nutrition needs or safely consume food by … Continue reading →

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29(2) Nutrition Issues in Children with Asthma

Posted on March 1, 2014 by nutrfoc

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The inflammatory responses associated with asthma can cause airway narrowing and excessive secretions. Over time, these responses result in injury … Continue reading →

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27(5) The Picky Eater

Posted on September 1, 2012 by nutrfoc

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(4) Update – Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Nutrition Issues

Posted on July 1, 2012 by nutrfoc

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the more common neurobehavioral chronic disorders of childhood. ADHD is defined by academic or behavioral problems and symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity. These symptoms must be inappropriate for the child’s developmental level, … Continue reading →

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26(6) ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH: Part 1 Equipment, Technique and Growth Charts

Posted on November 30, 2011 by nutrfoc

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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26(1) Nutrition Issues Facing Children with Special Health Care Needs in Early Intervention Programs and at School

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nutrfoc

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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17(2) Families as Partners – A view of a family and their child with a progressive, degenerative special health care need

Posted on April 30, 2002 by nutrfoc

The purpose of this article is to share one family’s experience of rearing a child with a progressive, degenerative special health care need and to provide a nutrition case study of Matt. The article will include medical and nutrition information … Continue reading →

Posted in General Topics Related to CSHCN, Uncategorized | Tagged behavior, development, family centered care, feeding, growth, Hunter syndrome, metabolic disorders, mucopolysaccharidoses, team members, transition | Comments Off

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