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.
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