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...US versus outside the US. We didn’t see that coming! Finally, children who moved to the US from another country were more likely to develop allergic disorders the longer they lived in the US! We’d love to know if children who are born in the US and move away see a decrease in allergic disorders… What do you think of the results of this new research – did they surprise you? – Rob McCandlish, RDN...

...that as many as 70% of children have a deficiency in this vitamin! (http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/03/vitamin.d.children/). A second study found that children with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have high blood pressure and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as “healthy” cholesterol — two issues that are considered major risk factors for heart disease later in life. A deficiency in vitamin D also results in Rickets. In October of 2008, the...

...best. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard. Only if necessary, refrigerate freshly prepared formula between 35-40°F (2-4°C) and use within 24 hours. Why did the amount of powder in the can decrease? The total gram weight per can now results in a reconstituted volume of approximately 86 fl oz per can. With this change, infants receiving Pepticate through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will receive an...

...the recipes, they even volunteer to help you prep! My girls take turns helping with meal preparation, with gusto! Overall win-win! It makes the tasks of meal planning easier, teaches them some life skills, and results in increased meal satisfaction. BONUS! Here are some recipe suggestions to consider: Breakfast Ideas: Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie Fruity Tutti Pancakes Strawberries & “Creme” Smoothie Main Meal Ideas: Tomato Basil Soup Very Veggie Cakes Turkey & Guacamole “Not-So-Quesa-Dillas” Salads, Soups,...

...found blood in Luke’s stool, they took him to the pediatrician who said he had an anal fissure. When the bleeding didn’t stop, Liza and Scott knew that wasn’t the problem. So the pediatrician referred them to a pediatric gastroenterologist who performed a series of tests on Luke, including a complete blood count (CBC), colonoscopy, kidney scan, and a test for clostridium difficile and e-coli. When the results came back, Luke was diagnosed with a...

...can be a life-threatening allergic reaction to specific triggers, such as food proteins and medication. This results in hives or swelling of the throat or tongue, which can lead to constricted airways and/or a dramatic drop in blood pressure. Epinerphine is imperative when anaphylactic shock occurs and can save a person’s life. An epinephrine auto-injector contains a pre-measured dose of epinephrine. It’s injected into someone’s body during a severe allergic reaction to avoid or treat...

...example, someone with milk allergy should have symptoms after eating cheese, yogurt, or ice cream. What are the foods that you are concerned about? Many parents want to have their child ‘tested for everything’ and request allergy testing for as many foods as possible. Unfortunately, food allergy skin and blood tests are not good screening tools due to high rates of false positive results. This creates confusion about relevance and need for avoidance. Having a...