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34(2) Supplements for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Posted on September 27, 2019 by nutrfoc

The focus of this article is micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) supplements for children, particularly children with special health care needs. The article explores current trends in dietary supplementation, oversight of supplement quality, estimates of children’s nutritional intake from foods, 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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21(1) Nutrition Focus – Third Decade Begins!

Posted on February 28, 2006 by nutrfoc

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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