Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Children with Special Health Care and Nutritional Needs

Addresses the nutrition care of children with special health care needs, including Down Syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other conditions. New information on pediatric nutrition assessment and malnutrition indicators is included along with new chapters covering the nutrition focused physical exam and transitioning to adult care.

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This fully updated second edition addresses the nutrition care of children with special health care needs, including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, Prader-Willi syndrome, seizure disorders, and more.

Highlights include:

Guidelines for assessing growth
Recommendations for nutrition screening, assessment, and intervention
Practical advice for addressing feeding and eating issues, managing enteral nutrition, and working with community services and programs
Updated information on pediatric nutrition assessment and malnutrition indicators
New chapters covering the nutrition focused physical exam and transitioning special health care needs of children to adult care
Case studies throughout to illustrate application of the Nutrition Care Process and strategies for providing nutrition care.