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...this surgery may be needed due to necrotizing enterocolitis (a condition that occurs in premature infants and leads to the death of bowel tissue) or congenital bowel defects (such as midgut volvulus, omphalocele or gastroschisis). Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Infants with SBS cannot absorb enough water, vitamins, and other nutrients from breast milk or formula to live. The main treatment is nutritional support. At first, total parenteral nutrition or TPN (where nutrition is delivered directly...

Formula Prep Machines and Technology – what would we do without it! Today we have appliances designed solely to brew coffee, shuck an ear of corn, or open soup cans. I’ve even seen countertop appliances designed to cook frozen pizzas that do NOTHING else! And really, who can blame us. We’re busy. We have full-time jobs, working families, full social calendars, and no free time. Add a little one to the mix, and...

...intestine as it plays important roles in nutrient absorption. Nutrients absorbed The large intestine is the portion of the digestive system most responsible for absorption of water from the indigestible residue of food. The large intestine or colon takes about 16 hours to finish up the remaining processes of the digestive system. Food is no longer broken down at this stage of digestion. The colon absorbs vitamins which are created by the colonic bacteria –...

...in order for it to be a healthy, well-balanced diet. If you find yourself in a situation where your child only wants to eat five foods (for example), consider adding a hypoallergenic supplement to fill the holes while variety is worked back into the diet. This is important to ensure that your child is getting all of the vitamins and minerals, protein, and calories they need to maintain a healthy immune system and grow. All...

...formula instead. While this might require some experimenting, it will provide high levels of most nutrients from Neocate. Just be aware that the high heat from cooking will lower some of Neocate’s nutrient levels, especially some vitamins. Check all recipes to be sure the ingredients are safe and ensure your health care team is on board. What allergy-friendly breakfast ideas have helped your family in the morning? –Rob McCandlish, RDN Last updated January 24, 2019...

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...

...label throughout the shelf life. Shelf life is probably the most important factor. Some nutrients, particularly vitamins, naturally break down over time. Nutrients in the product must meet the levels indicated on the label. Especially since many individuals use our products to meet a large portion of their nutritional needs, it’s very important that the right amount of each nutrient is in the product. We conduct testing under several conditions to ensure the nutrients will...