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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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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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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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26(1) Nutrition Issues Facing Children with Special Health Care Needs in Early Intervention Programs and at School

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nutrfoc

Sound nutrition practices are necessary for the growth and development of all infants and children. Physical complications and emotional stresses of a disability or chronic illness may put a child at risk for nutrition related disorders. When a diet or … Continue reading →

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25(3) Nutrition and Constipation

Posted on June 30, 2010 by nutrfoc

Constipation is one of the most common concerns that parents/caregivers bring to health care professionals. For many parents, a child’s problems with constipation are quite obvious and can cause much worry. This edition of Nutrition Focus will discuss constipation and … 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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23(6) Nutrition Management of Children with Rett Syndrome: An update

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