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...experience in pediatrics, metabolics and tube feeding. Prior to coming to Nutricia, she worked in home infusion. Her passion in pediatric nutrition started when she was in Birmingham working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and has continued throughout her career. 1. Slavin J. Nutrients. 2013;5(4):1417-1435. 2. Gibson GR. J Nutr. 1999;129(7 Suppl):1438S-41S. 3. Saavedra JM, et al. Br J Nutr. 2002;87S2:S241. 4. Waligora-Dupriet AJ, et al. Int J Food Microbiol. 2007;113:108. Last updated December 2020....

...ups, inflammation of the GI tract may disrupt the normal absorption of nutrients. This can cause serious nutrient deficiencies so it’s important to assess the need for nutritional supplements. During periods of severe symptoms, intestines may be unable to absorb enough nutrition to sustain life, so the physician may prescribe an alternate way to provide nutrition, such as temporary intravenous nutrition or enteral nutrition. With enteral nutrition, the patients may consume an elemental formula, a...

...acids – make us unique among formula types! In this post, we answer common questions about carbohydrates in Neocate products. Why do you use carbohydrates in Neocate? Carbohydrates are one of the primary nutrients our bodies need to grow and thrive. Carbohydrates include most fibers, starches, and sugars, and most carbohydrates in our diets come from plants. (Did you know? Glucose – a type of sugar – is the primary energy source for the human...

...If your little one uses any of the Neocate products, you’ve probably heard the term “elemental diet.” And if your son or daughter has eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), you’ve probably also heard of an “elimination diet.” These two aren’t always the same, so here’s a quick primer on the two. What is an Elemental Diet? The term “elemental diet” is a historic term that was used to refer to diets where the component nutrients 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...

...months….roughly 34 to 44 fl oz Neocate Nutra As the only amino acid-based semi-solid that can be spoon-fed, Neocate Nutra has been a big help for many families dealing with severe and multiple food allergies. Neocate Nutra has high levels of several key nutrients, but is not meant to supply all of a child’s nutrition. For infants six months and older, Nutra is used along with Neocate Infant DHA/ARA or another hypoallergenic infant formula. Follow...