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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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25(3) Nutrition and Constipation
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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Tagged constipation, fiber, fluid, handout, intervention, medications, nutrition management, recipe
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25(2) Practical Strategies to Enhance Nutrient and Energy Density of Oral Feedings for Children with Special Needs
Some children with special health care needs (CSHCN) may not consume adequate amounts of food to meet their energy and/or nutrient needs. This may compromise growth and overall health. The reasons for poor oral consumption are varied. Some children may … Continue reading →
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Tagged allergies, assessment, calories, cerebral palsy, CSHCN, energy, failure to thrive, feeding, fluid, FTT, handout, intervention, intolerances, micronutrients, protein, recipe, reflux, volume
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21(1) Nutrition Focus – Third Decade Begins!
This first edition of our 21st year includes a different format than typical for NUTRITION FOCUS. First we share three questions/ answers for specific topics. These Q/ A were taken from the Pediatric Nutrition Consultation On-line listserv – a closed … Continue reading →
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Tagged constipation, education, handout, nutrition focus, overweight/obesity, resources, supplements, tube feeding
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