Tag Archives: feeding

35(4) Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Posted on February 8, 2022 by nutrfoc

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a broad diagnosis that includes children and adults with selective food intake (severe picky eating, typically associated with sensory issues), restricted intake due to fear of consequences of eating (e.g., fear of vomiting … Continue reading →

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35(2): Nutrition Implications in Cerebral Palsy

Posted on August 12, 2020 by nutrfoc

The first section of this issue will define cerebral palsy (CP), describe its causes, and review its classification types. Associated deficits related to CP will also be described. The next section will discuss nutrition assessment of children with CP followed … Continue reading →

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33(6) Prader-Willi Syndrome – Nutrition Update

Posted on June 30, 2019 by nutrfoc

Max, a 6-month-old infant, has recently had a gastrostomy tube placed after receiving breast milk via NG tube due to significant hypotonia. His length is <5th percentile, weight is at 5th percentile, and weight-for-length is 50th percentile. Maddie is 4 … Continue reading →

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33(5) Working with Children in Foster Care – Nutrition Issues and Practice Implications

Posted on June 30, 2019 by nutrfoc

Providing medical nutrition therapy to children within foster care is complex as providers have numerous additional hurdles to navigate, including the psychological impact and effect of transitional care, logistical management among multiple caregivers and home environments, and patient confidentiality. This … Continue reading →

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33(1) Introduction of Complementary Foods in Infancy: When, What and How

Posted on January 1, 2018 by nutrfoc

Introduction of complementary foods (solid foods and liquids other than breast milk or infant formula) during infancy is a practice that has evolved and changed over time and across cultures. Introducing complementary foods to an infant is both an art … Continue reading →

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32(6) Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate: Feeding and Nutrition

Posted on December 1, 2017 by nutrfoc

Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP), also known as orofacial clefts, are one of the most common birth defects. They occur at a rate of 1 in 500-700 births. Considerable variation in incidence exists between geographic and ethnic origin, with the … Continue reading →

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32(5)Nutrition and Autism Spectrum Disorders – Part II Treating Obesity in ASD

Posted on September 1, 2017 by nutrfoc

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one out of five school aged children is obese, a number that has tripled since the 1970s. The etiology of obesity is multi-factorial and includes not only individual biology but … Continue reading →

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32(4) Nutrition and Autism Spectrum Disorders – Part I Assessment and Treatment

Posted on July 1, 2017 by nutrfoc

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopment disorders characterized by impairments in social interactions and communication. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the prevalence of autism has been increasing with an estimated 1 in 68 children affected, … Continue reading →

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32(3) Nutrition and Feeding for the Premature Infant after Hospital Discharge

Posted on May 1, 2017 by nutrfoc

In the United States about 1 in 10 babies is born at less than 37 weeks gestation. The most recent data available (2015) identified preterm births accounting for 9.63% of births (approximately 383,130 infants) in the United States (US). This … Continue reading →

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32(2) Nutrition and Oral Health for Children

Posted on March 1, 2017 by nutrfoc

Dental caries is the most common chronic disease of childhood. It is more prevalent than asthma, which is the second most common chronic disease. It is estimated that 17.5% of 5-19 year olds have untreated dental caries. Problems with oral … Continue reading →

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35(2): Nutrition Implications in Cerebral Palsy

33(6) Prader-Willi Syndrome – Nutrition Update

32(6) Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate: Feeding and Nutrition

32(4) Nutrition and Autism Spectrum Disorders – Part I Assessment and Treatment

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