Tag Archives: nutrition management

30(1) Assessing Fluid Requirements in Infants and Children

Posted on January 1, 2015 by nutrfoc

Assessment of fluid requirements is an important component of pediatric nutrition care. Fluid intake provides the water that is necessary as a transportation network throughout our bodies and also provides structural integrity to our cells. Accurate assessment of fluid needs … Continue reading →

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29(4) Weaning from tube feedings: many different pathways Part 2B – Case Study Illustrations

Posted on July 1, 2014 by nutrfoc

These detailed and comprehensive case studies complement Part 1 of this topic published in November/December 2013. Due to the depth of information shared within the case studies which contributed to many pages we have decided to publish the case studies … Continue reading →

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29(3) Weaning from tube feedings: many different pathways Part 2A – Case Study Illustrations

Posted on May 1, 2014 by nutrfoc

This article is Part 2 of the series. Part 1 was published in November/December 2013. It can be accessed by those who have a current subscription to the Nutrition Focus newsletter (https://depts.washington.edu/nutrfoc). Part 1 describes several models of treatment for … 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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28(6) Weaning from tube feedings: many different pathways Part I

Posted on November 1, 2013 by nutrfoc

Developing the ability to eat by mouth and grow at an appropriate rate is usually viewed as a simple part of infancy and childhood. When a baby is born, the parents expect this process will unfold smoothly for both parent … Continue reading →

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28(4) Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) – A Review

Posted on June 1, 2013 by nutrfoc

Phenylketonuria (PKU) and hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) are metabolic disorders that affect an enzyme required for the conversion of phenylalanine to tyrosine, leading to a build-up of the amino acid phenylalanine (Phe) in the blood. Increased blood levels of Phe are associated … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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