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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(6) Emergency Preparedness – Helping Families and Their Children with Special Nutrition Needs

Posted on November 1, 2012 by nutrfoc

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

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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27(3) Food Insecurity and Children with Special Health Care Needs

Posted on May 1, 2012 by nutrfoc

The paragraph above is powerful, illustrating how health care providers may overlook issues of food insecurity in our society. One might wonder how much the tests and procedures cost the health care system. On the individual level, this family spent … Continue reading →

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23(6) Nutrition Management of Children with Rett Syndrome: An update

Posted on December 31, 2008 by nutrfoc

With the identification of the “Rett gene” in 1999, much has been learned in the last decade about the etiology and diagnosis of Rett Syndrome (RTT). RTT, first described in 1966 by Andreas Rett, is now considered a neurodevelopmental disorder, … Continue reading →

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21(6) Today’s Ketogenic Diet Revisited

Posted on December 31, 2006 by nutrfoc

The purpose of this Nutrition Focus Article is to update the reader on the ketogenic diet. Over the past 10-12 years several changes and much progress has been made in initiating and managing the ketogenic diet. Additionally, several new support … Continue reading →

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21(1) Nutrition Focus – Third Decade Begins!

Posted on February 28, 2006 by nutrfoc

This first edition of our 21st year includes a different format than typical for NUTRITION FOCUS. First we share three questions/ answers for specific topics. These Q/ A were taken from the Pediatric Nutrition Consultation On-line listserv – a closed … Continue reading →

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20(3) Passing the Baton: Nutrition and Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Special Health Care Needs Using Enteral Nutrition

Posted on June 30, 2005 by nutrfoc

This issue of NUTRITION FOCUS explores issues related to transition from pediatric to adult care, for children with special health care needs who use enteral nutrition. Subscription required to view the full newsletter

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