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Move over, peanuts: Milk allergy more common in kids, study says Milk is the most common food allergy for children under 5, but a new study says many cases are not diagnosed and parents are unprepared. By Avichai Scher Peanuts get a lot of attention, but the most common food allergy for kids under 5? Milk. In a study released on Friday, researchers found that milk allergy affects over Keep Reading >>
Here's What Registered Dietitians Really Think About Oat Milk's Nutrition Profile by Theresa Tamkins, BuzzFeed What is oat milk? Oat milk seemed to make a dramatic debut in the last year, winning hardcore fans among vegans, the allergy-prone, the lactose intolerant, and other people who don't eat dairy. Other popular nondairy alternatives include soy and almond milks, of course, as well Keep Reading >>
Let picky eaters play with their food, and don’t force ‘thank you’ tastes By Casey Seidenberg Once upon a time, not too long ago, in a land not far from here, parents would force children to clean their plates during meals, regardless of their hunger level. We now know that this feeding strategy can teach children to ignore their own hunger cues and subsequently overeat as adults, and Keep Reading >>
Two studies characterize the transmission of the microbiome from mother to infant during the first months of life Gut microbial colonization during early life influences human physiology, including the maturation of the immune system, nutrient absorption and metabolism, and the prevention of pathogen colonization. Although extensive microbial colonization of neonates begins postpartum, the Keep Reading >>
A Survey of Clinician Decision Making When Identifying Swallowing Impairments and Determining Treatment Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are the primary health care providers who manage dysphagia. A report from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) indicates that the caseload of SLPs working in health care settings primarily involves management of swallowing disorders Keep Reading >>
Way to go UNC Pediatric Feeding Team for presenting a poster on the increase in team visits since 2015 at NASPHGAN ! The poster highlighted the need for easier access to feeding teams . Keep Reading >>
5 Signs Your Picky Child Isn't Getting Enough Nutrients & You Need To See A Doc By Jacqueline Burt Cote There's a reason why foods like buttered noodles and chicken fingers are clichéd children's menu staples: Lots of kids aren't particularly open-minded when it comes to eating, and some of them are downright picky. But as common as this behavior can be, it's also a little scary for parents. Keep Reading >>
Study explores infant body position and learning A developmental psychologist at the University of California, Riverside, has completed a study that is the first to measure how often infants spend time in different body positions over the first year of life. Read more here: Keep Reading >>