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...I recently went to one of my 7 year old niece’s lacrosse games to support and cheer on the team. As with most kid’s sporting events at half time and at the end of the game, drinks and snackswere provided to all of the exhausted players to help replenish their energy. As I was sitting on the side-lines watching the snacks being handed out, I noticed that a snack-size trail mix was the snack...

...501[c]3 non-profit organization that supports families in covering a major part of their expenses with medical nutrition in those cases where the child’s insurance is unable to help. The money they use to help these families comes from financial donations and fundraising events. CMNuA empowers, educates, assists, advocates for and supports ALL patients who require medical nutrition. In doing so, CMNuA has created the first-ever national coalition dedicated to enhancing the lives of all patients...

...and how you eat, regardless if that includes a plan, specific structure, or even just eating whatever strikes your fancy and happens to be available at the moment. Yes, candy and pizza also make up a diet, just not a diet that is recommended. We all have many of these life or health events that can inspire a diet change. Perhaps you have planned a diet change in your life as a New Year’s resolution,...

...Transition’ on this page of helpful resources. The key strategy for many transitions is a process called ‘fading.’ Fading involves adding the new formula (Neocate) to the old one in increasing amounts over time. It’s important to talk to your LO’s healthcare team to see if they recommend fading, and if it might work for you. (Sometimes, especially if food allergy symptoms are challenging, they may not want you to keep the old formula in...

...local grocery store or mall food court. Also, if you aren’t already a part of a local advocacy organization, join one! They are likely to be hosting their own events this week so it’s a great opportunity to get involved. But, if there isn’t an organization in your town, now is the perfect time to start one! Help Raise Awareness Online If you’re on Facebook or Twitter be sure to post about FAAW. Or, if...