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...How do I manage my Auto Reorder? You can manage your Auto Reorder by going to the Manage Auto Reorder page. To navigate to this page go to the Auto Reorder list page and select the Auto Reorder you want to manage. Click on the Manage Auto Reorder button which will take you to the Manage Auto Reorder page of that order. What can I change with my Auto Reorder on the Manage Auto...
Elimination diets – Important nutrients you may be missing out on.
08/16/2012
...as the example food allergen. I want to share information about some nutrients that may be missing from food elimination diets. I’ll also cover how you can help ensure you or your child get enough of those important nutrients from the diet. What’s so important about milk, anyway? In North America: most of us drink milk and eat a lot of foods made with dairy milk and dairy (high in calcium) contribute to a lot...
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06/21/2017
Short Bowel Syndrome & Malabsorption
Short Bowel Syndrome & Malabsorption
04/05/2022
...Short bowel syndrome (SBS) usually occurs when a large portion of the small intestine and/or colon is removed (resected). Sometimes, children are born with a small intestine that doesn’t work like it should. With a shortened bowel, a person has trouble absorbing enough nutrients, called “malabsorption.” Malabsorption is a condition that can cause malnutrition and poor growth. Malabsorption can also be part of other allergic and gastrointestinal conditions....
Short Bowel Syndrome & Malabsorption Management Diet
Short Bowel Syndrome & Malabsorption Management Diet
...When a large part of the small bowel is removed, the route that nutrients take to get through the intestinal tract is shortened. It is no longer a normal pathway from the stomach to the end of the intestine, which can cause problems for the infant or child. In SBS patients, malabsorption of nutrients is common....
Short Bowel Syndrome & Malabsorption Causes
Short Bowel Syndrome & Malabsorption Causes
...The small intestine and colon play crucial roles in digestion. The small intestine absorbs a majority of the nutrients your body needs to function, and the colon mainly absorbs water. Both are key for your child to grow. Loss of any part of the small bowel reduces the area available to absorb nutrients and fluids. Some infants are born with portions of the small intestine faulty or missing. Others have parts of the bowel...
Nutrition, Brain Development and Food Allergies: Can Food Allergies Affect Proper Brain Development?
08/26/2010
...all nutrients are important for health and development, certain nutrients play especially important roles. If your LO has food allergies, his/her limited diet can make it more difficult to get enough of these nutrients. Therefore, it is important to understand which nutrients are key so that you can make sure your LO’s needs are met. Protein and Calories True malnourishment occurs when there is a prolonged inadequate intake of protein and calories. Studies show that...
Gut Series: The Small Intestines
06/14/2012
...protein, carbohydrates and fat to make them easier to absorb. The duodenum also secretes fluids that help make the chyme from the stomach less acidic. Absorption The small intestine has lots of folds and tiny finger-like structures called villi. The large surface area of the small intestine means there’s plenty of room to absorb nutrients. In fact if you could flatten the small intestine, it would be about the size of a tennis court! The...
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