Special Needs

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Nutrition therapy for children with special needs varies greatly and must be individualized for each issue. Swallowing difficulties, positioning and nutrient deficiencies are just a few of the variables that can have an impact on your child's growth and development. Recognizing potential problems and understanding...

...focused on digestion? Digestion is how we obtain nutrients from our food. When even one step in the digestive...step in the digestive process is compromised, nutrients are not correctly assimilated into the body, and...from GAP Syndrome tend to have a very limited diet, craving only starchy or sweet foods. Through...

...loss is typically from not getting enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Adults with celiac disease also have a high risk of osteopenia, and the...gluten. This disorder causes malnutrition because essential vitamins and nutrients are not being absorbed in the body. One such important mineral is calcium,...

...Research documents specific nutrient gaps that occur more frequently...gastrointestinal issues that affect nutrient absorption. Here's what testing...backing, and how pediatric dietitians approach supplementation....supplementation. Documented Nutrient Deficiencies in Autism and...preferences or casein-free diets often test low for calcium....

...feel like admitting defeat at something as basic as nourishing your child. But a G-tube isn't an endpoint. It's a medical intervention that addresses nutrient needs when oral eating can't keep up, and for many children it's the bridge that makes oral eating possible again by removing the pressure and medical...

Many families who live a holistic lifestyle know breastfeeding is the healthiest way to give their growing infants the nutrients they need. Countless studies show that breast milk — the most organic source for a baby's nourishment — is the best possible way to ensure health,...

...individual being successful. Solutions such as diets, environments, teaching systems, parenting and...Lighter, less processed foods, which are richer in nutrients Eating smaller meals more often Environments, which...therapeutic magnets, less chemicals in the air, water and diet Proper use of herbs, supplements, and aromatherapies...

...and casein-free diets (also referred...disappear while on these diets, other parents...body from absorbing nutrients from food. It often...except a gluten-free diet. These diets can...gluten-free diet. These diets can be tricky for...well. Working with a dietician is important...on vitamins and nutrients often obtained from...products. A casein-free diet eliminates dairy...