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

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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31(1) Milk and Milk Alternatives

Purchase and consumption of milk alternatives is steadily growing in the US. More than 209 milk and milk alternative products were launched in the US market between December 2010 and November 2011. Whether consumers are choosing milk alternatives for personal … Continue reading

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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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23(6) Nutrition Management of Children with Rett Syndrome: An update

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(5) The Why and How of Thickening Foods with a Review of VFSS

This issue of NUTRITION FOCUS includes two articles. The first updates an earlier issue about thickening foods for infants and children. A two-page handout is included for you to reproduce for families who may need to thicken liquids and/or foods … Continue reading

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18(4) Respiratory Disease in Infancy: A model for nutrition assessment

Normal respiration is a complex process. The normal functioning of these processes can be impaired early in life, often with an impact on an infant’s nutrition and feeding. This issue of NUTRITION FOCUS will review the causes of respiratory disease … Continue reading

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