Your Search for: nutrition

96 Result(s)

...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....

...This is a guest post from Leslie Stiles. Leslie Stiles received her BS in English Literature at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and obtained her Masters in Human Nutrition from University of Illinois in Chicago. She works as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at a children’s hospital in Chicago, IL. A diagnosis of a food allergy may come as a shock to your family, and that shock may continue when you go to the grocery...

...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...

...can amplify any safety concern you might have as a parent. Here are three easy tips to sharpen your food allergy safety skills and keep your baby’s food safe. Moms Breastfeeding Their Infants: Great job to all you breastfeeding moms out there! You are providing your baby with the best source of nutrition, and the first choice of healthcare professionals worldwide. Breastfeeding is a beautiful and intimate time between mom and baby. As is typical...

...the term “hypoallergenic” meets specific criteria. What is a Hypoallergenic Infant Formula? When it comes to infant formulas, based on calls our nutrition specialists get regularly; many people think hypoallergenic ensures that no allergens are present. The reality is more complex. For an infant formula to have “hypoallergenic” on the label, it needs a clinical trial. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), hypoallergenic infant formula must be: Studied in a clinical trial Studied...

...flavors. Our family of products provides more inviting flavor and texture options than anyone else. We talk to families and parents every day for whom Neocate® is the sole or primary source of nutrition for a loved one, and for many of them the flavor and form options offered by Neocate has made a difference! Here’s why having options to find your “flavor fit” is important: Taste is personal and unique to every person Taste...

...Infancy is a time marked by rapid growth, requiring important nutrition in the form of breast milk and/or infant formula. A doctor may recommend Neocate for your infant due to cow milk or food allergies and related symptoms, or you may need to add Neocate to an elimination diet. Any transition to a hypoallergenic formula like Neocate can present challenges. Many parents come to us with questions about the taste of formulas like Neocate....