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28(3) Nutrition Management of Cystic Fibrosis

Posted on May 1, 2013 by nutrfoc

This issue of Nutrition Focus discusses the genetic disease, cystic fibrosis. An overview of the disease will be presented along with nutrition implications, assessment, and intervention. The current evidence-based guidelines for nutrition-related management of infants and adults with cystic fibrosis … Continue reading →

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28(2) Feeding the Child with Very Low Energy Needs

Posted on March 1, 2013 by nutrfoc

Neurologic impairments, whether associated with a congenital disorder or due to a traumatic event, can influence the nutritional requirements of children with special health care needs. In some cases the nutrition issues are present due to medical complications and severe disabilities, including seizures, gastrointestinal disturbances … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition-related Issues | Tagged assessment, calories, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, down syndrome, dri, energy, enteral nutrition, feeding, fluid, growth, intervention, nutrition management | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in General Topics Related to CSHCN, Nutrition-related Issues | Tagged assessment, behavior, CSHCN, development, education, family centered care, feeding, growth, handout, intervention, nutrition management, oral-motor, picky, resources, sensory issues, team members | Comments Off

26(5) FROM MILK TO TABLE FOODS: A Parent’s Guide To Introducing Food Textures

Posted on September 30, 2011 by nutrfoc

Learning to eat a variety of foods is something that is often taken for granted. As with most things, this process can take longer for babies and children with Down syndrome due to low muscle tone, muscle coordination problems, sensory … Continue reading →

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26(4) Feeding Problems in Metabolic Disorders

Posted on July 30, 2011 by nutrfoc

Feeding problems in childhood are becoming more widely recognized. Metabolic dietitians are likely to encounter concerns regarding eating in their patients. A feeding problem can be viewed from many perspectives. For metabolic dietitians, a feeding problem can be defined as … Continue reading →

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25(2) Practical Strategies to Enhance Nutrient and Energy Density of Oral Feedings for Children with Special Needs

Posted on April 30, 2010 by nutrfoc

Some children with special health care needs (CSHCN) may not consume adequate amounts of food to meet their energy and/or nutrient needs. This may compromise growth and overall health. The reasons for poor oral consumption are varied. Some children may … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition-related Issues | Tagged allergies, assessment, calories, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, energy, failure to thrive, feeding, fluid, FTT, handout, intervention, intolerances, micronutrients, protein, recipe, reflux, volume | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Specific Conditions, Uncategorized | Tagged feeding, fluid, GI, growth, growth charts, ketogenic diet, nutrition management, oral health, reflux, resources, rett syndrome, RTT, supplements, VitalStim, VNS | Comments Off

23(5) The Why and How of Thickening Foods with a Review of VFSS

Posted on October 31, 2008 by nutrfoc

This issue of NUTRITION FOCUS includes two articles. The first updates an earlier issue about thickening foods for infants and children. A two-page handout is included for you to reproduce for families who may need to thicken liquids and/or foods … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition-related Issues, Uncategorized | Tagged aspiration, commercial products, dysphagia, feeding, fluid, GER, oral-motor, recipe, reflux, swallowing, team members, thickening food, VFSS | Comments Off

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