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Elimination diets – Important nutrients you may be missing out on.
08/16/2012
...to consume enough calcium while they breastfeed their infant. It’s also important for any teen or adult with a cow milk allergy to make sure they consume enough calcium. We chose calcium because it’s a great example, but it’s not the only important nutrient in milk and dairy foods. Protein, vitamin D, and several other vitamins and minerals also come from milk and dairy. So, by avoiding milk and dairy, there is increased risk of...
Guest Blog: The Role of a Registered Dietitian in Food Allergies
01/07/2015
...point. I like to start by asking what the patient eats during a weekday versus a weekend day. I also like to include beverages. For children, a growth chart helps to assess weight and height over time. You can ask your primary care physician for a copy. A copy of all current medications, vitamins and supplements is useful to complete the nutrition picture. If you are able to bring pictures of the labels or the...
Understanding Food Labels – Ingredient Series – Carbohydrates 101
06/01/2010
...the body’s energy. There are two main ways to group carbohydrates found in foods: simple and complex. Simple Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are also known as simple sugars. Your body gets simple sugars in processed sugar, such as the sugar in candy. However, simple sugars are not just found in sugary treats – they also exist in many nutritious foods! Fruits and milk both contain simple sugars, and also provide your body with vitamins and other...
EoE Diet & Management
EoE Diet & Management
04/04/2022
There is currently no cure for EoE. However, there are ways to manage it, alone or in combination. Talk with your healthcare team about which may work well for you. Please remember, nutritional therapy must be under the direction and supervision of a healthcare...
Duocal
Duocal
03/18/2019
...for the dietary management of conditions where a high-energy, low-fluid, low-electrolytes diet is indicated, protein-restricted diets, disorders of protein and amino acid metabolism, malabsorptive states, modular diets, and catabolic states (e.g. burns, trauma, post-operative stress).   It contains a unique dual energy source of carbohydrate and fat (no protein, vitamins or minerals). Duocal® is flavorless and is appropriate for oral and tube feeding. Good to Know Duocal® is:   Dairy free Made in a dairy...
...A powdered vitamin and mineral mix designed to help meet the micronutrient needs of older children and adults. One 7 gram packet is designed to meet the majority of the daily recommended intakes of vitamins and minerals for individuals 11 years and older.   Phlexy-Vits is specially formulated for the dietary management of conditions with restrictive therapeutic diets. Good to Know Made in a dairy protein-free facility No artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners   Use...
Vitamin Series: Calcium & Your Child’s Diet
01/12/2010
Continuing with our Vitamin Series, my post today will focus on the importance of calcium (although technically, we’re having a “Nutrient Series,” since calcium is a mineral)! Calcium is best known for its role in bone health. In fact, the body stores more than 99% of calcium in bones and teeth to keep them strong[1]. However, calcium also plays a critical role in many bodily functions including muscle contraction, hormone secretion and...
How to Keep Your Child Safe from Potential Food Allergens in Medications
01/08/2013
...use the common name of the allergen it contains (e.g. wheat flour), list the allergen name in parenthesis (e.g. flour (wheat)) or declare the allergen after the ingredient list (e.g. “Contains wheat”). Although FALCPA also applies to dietary supplements and vitamins, it does not apply to prescription and over-the-counter medications. This can make it more difficult to detect a given allergen in the medication’s ingredient list. If your child has severe food allergies, always consult...
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