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...standard North American format, which is Month/Day/Year, but some may be Day/Month/Year – either way, it will be obvious! Oley Foundation One option is to consider donating to an organization that assists those in need who can’t afford formula. One such example is the Oley Foundation. The Oley Foundation was started in 1983 and it “strives to enrich the lives of those living with home intravenous nutrition and tube feeding through education, advocacy, and networking”....

...Loads of parents and caregivers, and even some healthcare professionals, contact us asking about the various ingredients in our Neocate products. Here are some common questions we receive: Why do you include ___ as an ingredient? (It provides nutrition is almost always the answer.) Do Neocate products contain soy? (No way!) That last question is one of my favorites, because our answer is so unique. You may be aware that a lot of infants...

...grab some apple slices with sunflower butter and remind yourself that “every little thing is gonna be alright.” What are some ways you’ve dealt with stress that you’ve found helpful? – Kendra Valle, RDN Kendra is a Nutrition Specialist in the Medical & Scientific Affairs Department. She serves as a resource to parents/caregivers, dietitians, physicians, nurses and others who have nutrition-related questions about our products. I am also involved in various projects throughout our department....

...In the world of nutrition, Vitamin D is a hot topic. In recent years, research has shown that Vitamin D plays a major role in health, beyond its known benefit for bone health. Children who do not get enough Vitamin D are at a greater risk for certain health problems, such as asthma and allergies[i]. Severe Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a serious bone disease called Rickets. Recommended Intake In 2010, the Institute...

...this can be such an adjustment, it’s important to make sure both mom and baby get the nutrition they need, so we recommend having the supervision of your doctor for this diet. Keep in mind, children being not breastfed will also need to go on an elimination diet if diagnosed with a food allergy. Any elimination diet will need to be supervised by a Registered Dietitian to ensure all the important nutrients are being met...

...a list of the basic foods that may contain dairy or soy protein that you should avoid when on the elimination diet: All dairy and soy products Meat/processed meats Whey or Casein on the label Nutrition bars Glazes Lactose-free products Chocolate Fortified cereals Non-broth (cream) soup Cheese/Yogurt Salad dressing These are just some things to look out for when implementing an elimination diet. Of course, if you feel the need to supplement your baby’s diet...

Allergy-Friendly foods are for everyone, but do you know why? Allergy-Friendly Foods are everywhere. Since these foods are everywhere, sometimes we step back and think, and often make a change in our life. I get involved, as a dietician, when a change in your health is sparked. I know the word ‘diet’ is perceived as a forbidden 4-letter word, often for many wrong reasons. In reality, diet is just the general term for...

...and Atopic Dermatitis (or AD). What is Duocal? Duocal is a high calorie, protein-free powdered medical food that can be added to foods or beverages when additional calories are needed to gain adequate weight. Keep in mind that this product is not a formula and should not be used as a sole source of nutrition. Duocal is: Made up of carbohydrates and fats. Flavorless and super soluble – there are no changes to the taste...