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...is important because the longer a patient remains on TPN, the greater the risk for serious complications, such as life-threatening infections or liver dysfunction. Once off TPN, the special formulation of Neocate provides all the nutrition that a baby/child with SBS needs to grow and develop properly while their guts continue to adapt. Do any of you have little ones with SBS who use Neocate? We’d love to hear your stories! -Mallory [1] De Greef...

...mostly of fat, fat is an important component of nutrition for infants and toddlers and fat intake should not be restricted during this period. DHA and ARA: DHA and ARA are fatty acids found in breast milk. Research shows that DHA and ARA are important for brain and eye development, especially during the first year of life. The levels of DHA and ARA in breast milk and formula has been linked to better visual acuity...

...Grennan Sims is a registered dietitian and the Nutrition Education Coordinator for the Hickman Mills C-1 School District in Kansas City, MO. Grennan has worked in school nutrition for nearly 20 years, developing healthy school meals and teaching children ages 3-18 years about making healthy food choices. She’s also the mother of a child with severe food allergies. “I’m on a mission,” she says, “a mission to protect the lives of the children we...

...There are thousands of children in the United States with allergic or rare metabolic conditions that struggle every day because they are unable to eat the same foods as everyone else. We are asking you to sponsor an organization that helps these children get the specialized medical nutrition that they need in order to grow and develop. Inadequate & Uneven Coverage is Just One Of the Many Barriers to Medical Foods Access As you...

...Making sure your little one is getting the nutrition he/she needs is critical – especially when dealing with food allergies and GI issues. As your baby grows, nutritional needs change and different types of diets are required. Knowing what the different stages are is key so you can make sure your baby is happy and healthy. 0-6 months If you’re breastfeeding a baby with allergies, be sure to: Eat a healthy, 2,500 –2,800...

...Our family is so thankful for it! If you have come across this post because your little one is getting a feeding tube, I hope this gives you a new and optimistic perspective! Do any of you have experience with a feeding tube? What impact did it have on your child’s life? What are the biggest obstacles you experience with a feeding tube? –Mallory West [1] American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.). http://www.nutritioncare.org/About_Clinical_Nutrition/What_is_Enteral_Nutrition/...

...theory is that the immune system mistakes its own friendly gut bacteria and foods traveling through the GI tract as pathogens and triggers an immune reaction to attack them. Treatment usually is with drugs (such as steroids and immune system suppressors) which are used to manage symptoms and to prolong the periods between flare ups as long as possible. Nutritional Management of Crohn’s Disease: Nutrition is an important factor for patients with CD. During flare...