Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Children with Special Health Care and Nutritional Needs (Second edition)

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 growthRecommendations for nutrition screening, assessment, and interventionPractical advice for addressing feeding and eating issues, managing enteral nutrition, and working with community services and programsUpdated information on pediatric nutrition assessment and malnutrition indicatorsNew chapters covering the nutrition focused physical exam and transitioning special health care needs of children to adult careCase studies throughout to illustrate application of the Nutrition Care Process and strategies for providing nutrition care