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...more prone to consume inadequate calories. Some families choose to treat flare-ups and prolong remissions using nutritional management rather than steroids. An elemental diet or even a half elemental diet can help manage flare ups, prolong remissions and ensure proper nutrition & growth for children with CD. Neocate Splash and Neocate Junior may be useful for children with CD who are following dietary therapies. – Mallory Image Source: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/images/Digestive.gif National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse...

...development of allergies. Breast-feeding the infants for a year; Restricting your diet while nursing to avoid some of the most common allergies (i.e. milk, eggs, peanuts) Waiting to introduce solid food until your baby is 6 months old; Introducing solid foods one at a time, beginning with those foods that are least likely to cause an allergy, like rice cereal; Avoiding processed foods with artificial colors and flavors; and Delaying the introduction of potentially allergic...

...Anyone who has eaten something and then experiences an unpleasant reaction has probably wondered if they have a food allergy. In fact, one out of three individuals thinks they may have a food allergy or may modify their diet due to a suspicion. Occuring to AAAAI statistics, yet only around 6% of children under the age of three are affected by food allergies, but most out grow these allergies as adults. What all...

...restrictive diets when they have some input. Keeping a few flavors on hand can help kids to stay satisfied with an elemental diet. Try letting them chose their dinner flavor. Just like with breakfast and lunch, experiment with mixing different flavors of Neocate Junior and Splash with Neocate Nutra to come up with different flavors and textures. One of the easiest ways to offer variety is to use a blender. Mix one part Neocate formula...

...The topic for today’s post in our allergy-friendly meal idea series is lunch! Just like with breakfast, a lot of the go-to lunch options for most children aren’t suitable for children on a diet that has allergy restrictions. Here are some lunch ideas that might help you add variety. As always, check with your little one’s health care team to make sure they are appropriate. Neocate-Only Lunch Ideas For children whose diets are strictly...

...Nutrition plays an important role in proper growth during childhood. Children with food allergies must restrict certain foods from their diet, which may make them susceptible to nutritional deficiencies and growth problems. In addition to restricting allergenic foods, some children with food allergies have feeding problems which further restrict their nutritional intake. In 2002, the Journal of the American Dietetic Association published research showing that children with two or more food allergies were...

...nutrient, unless there is significant damage to your intestine. Good sources of vitamin K are leafy green vegetables. When a child is on a restricted diet due to allergies, ensuring they are getting adequate amounts of each nutrient can be tricky. This vitamin series was developed to help families understand these nutrients and find ways to ensure your little one is getting the amounts they need to thrive. If your little one is on a...