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27(2) Growth-related Updates in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Posted on March 1, 2012 by nutrfoc

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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27(1) ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH: Part 2 Interpretation of Growth

Posted on January 1, 2012 by nutrfoc

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

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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25(1) Part 2 – Failure to Thrive: the child with neurological impairment

Posted on February 28, 2010 by nutrfoc

Children with Neurological Impairment (NI) such as Cerebral Palsy (CP) may meet the definition for Failure to Thrive (FTT), but are they truly failing to thrive? Children with CP grow more slowly than their able bodied counterparts but may still … Continue reading →

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24(6) Part 1 – Failure to Thrive

Posted on December 31, 2009 by nutrfoc

Today’s practitioner faces many challenges when presented with a child who fails to grow at expected rates or is diagnosed as failure-to thrive (FTT). Although it has a documented place in pediatric literature, there is no clear consensus regarding an … Continue reading →

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24(2) The Art of Home Visiting

Posted on April 30, 2009 by nutrfoc

Providing home-based services for the child with special health care needs presents unique challenges and opportunities for the pediatric registered dietitian (RD). From making the initial contact with parents and care providers, to scheduling follow-up visits,home visiting is an experience … 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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22(3) Nutrition Assessment Guidelines for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Posted on June 30, 2007 by nutrfoc

The nutrition assessment by the registered dietitian (RD) for the child with special health care needs is similar to that of the typically developing child. However, additional factors must be taken into consideration including the possibility of chronic health problems, … 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(4) Enteral Management of Children with Special Health Care Needs

Posted on August 31, 2006 by nutrfoc

Inherent in the name that they have been given, children with special health care needs (CSHCN) require special attention. This includes the nutrition care that we provide to them. The goals of this NUTRITION FOCUS article are to describe how … Continue reading →

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