Tag Archives: CSHCN
29(2) Nutrition Issues in Children with Asthma
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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Tagged assessment, asthma, calories, CSHCN, development, family centered care, fluid, growth, intervention, medication interactions, medications, nutrition management, pulmonary, resources, team members
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28(2) Feeding the Child with Very Low Energy Needs
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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Tagged assessment, calories, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, down syndrome, dri, energy, enteral nutrition, feeding, fluid, growth, intervention, nutrition management
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27(6) Emergency Preparedness – Helping Families and Their Children with Special Nutrition Needs
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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Tagged CSHCN, education, emergency preparedness, enteral nutrition, family centered care, handout, nutrition management, resources, school, team members, tube feeding
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27(5) The Picky Eater
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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Tagged assessment, behavior, CSHCN, development, education, family centered care, feeding, growth, handout, intervention, nutrition management, oral-motor, picky, resources, sensory issues, team members
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27(4) Update – Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Nutrition Issues
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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Tagged adhd, assessment, attention, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, behavior, calories, CSHCN, development, growth, growth charts, medication interactions, medications, nutrition management, resources, school, team members
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27(2) Growth-related Updates in Children with Developmental Disabilities
Assessment of growth is essential for all children, but assumes more importance in the care of children with developmental disabilities due to the high risk of problems relating to growth these children may experience. This edition of Nutrition Focus will … Continue reading →
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Tagged assessment, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, down syndrome, growth, growth charts, prader-willi syndrome
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27(1) ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH: Part 2 Interpretation of Growth
Growth charts are a major tool used for the assessment of growth and health in infants and children. The charts can also be used as a screening tool by other health professionals for referral to nutrition services provided by the … Continue reading →
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26(6) ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH: Part 1 Equipment, Technique and Growth Charts
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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Tagged assessment, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, development, down syndrome, education, failure to thrive, family centered care, genetics, growth, growth charts, nutrition management, team members
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26(5) FROM MILK TO TABLE FOODS: A Parent’s Guide To Introducing Food Textures
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
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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