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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, MS SLP/CCC this blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.

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What is a MBSS- video for kids

August 23, 2021 by Krisi Brackett 3 Comments

I wanted to share a video we made to help children coming to UNC for a modified barium swallow study. Please share with your clients if you think it is helpful. It's also on our feeding team page https://www.uncchildrens.org/uncmc/unc-childrens/care-treatment/feeding-and-swallowing-disorders/ Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Swallowing

Food for People Who Can’t Swallow Is the Ultimate Culinary Challenge

July 16, 2021 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

While I haven't tasted these yet, this looks interesting! Krisi From Bloomberg Businessweek For the more than 10 million American adults who have trouble swallowing, the average 28,000-product supermarket might as well be a barren wasteland. The typical store stocks just three product lines geared specifically for people with dysphagia, as their condition is known, and they’re Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: Dissolvable food, Savorease

Essay on Food Neophobia and Picky Eating

May 1, 2021 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

Here is another article from class looking at the comparison of food neophobia and picky eating- research was looking at typically developing children. There is a lot of work to be done looking at these issues in children with special needs or developmental delay. Read if interested... Food neophobia and Picky eating Food neophobia and picky eating are frequently reported to coexist in Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: General Feeding Information Tagged With: Food neophobia and Picky eating

Key Nutrition Issues for Children in the U.S.

April 23, 2021 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

Key Nutrition Issues for Children in the U.S. Nutrition and eating patterns in childhood can influence health and well being in the longterm. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has identified key nutrition related issues for children in the U.S. as the following; promotion of healthy weights, food insecurity, the under-consumption of key nutrients, and the early development of diet-related Keep Reading >>

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2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for American “Make Every Bite Count”

April 23, 2021 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

I would like to share a few posts related to my doctoral studies. Some of you know I am in doctoral school at UNC-Greensboro in Communication Sciences Disorders with a concentration in nutrition. I thought I would share some of what I am learning about nutrition. Most of the research I have read this semester has pertained to typically developing children with a focus on nutritional issues facing Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: Revised dietary guiidelines

IAPFS Ask the Expert

April 19, 2021 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

From IAPFS IAPFS Ask the Expert We hope you can join us for our upcoming IAPFS Ask the Expert on Monday, April 19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT Ask the Expert is a new offering from IAPFS. We invite you to bring your challenging cases or clinical questions for discussion with our experts and other attendees.  Ask the Expert is free to all through July, at which point it will Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: General Feeding Information

Picky eating: When is the time to act?

March 24, 2021 by Krisi Brackett 1 Comment

March 4, 2021Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSNContemporary PEDS Journal, Vol 38 No 3, Volume 38, Issue 03 Whether it’s getting a child to eat a certain vegetable, eat something other than chicken nuggets, most parents go through feeding struggles at some point. The question for pediatricians is knowing when to offer reassurance and support, and when to offer intervention. Read more Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: General Feeding Information Tagged With: picky eating

How to know if your child has pediatric feeding disorder online article

March 22, 2021 by Krisi Brackett 3 Comments

For many families, mealtimes can be a battle. Trying to get kids to try something outside the endless cycle of chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese can feel like a never-ending negotiation. But while getting your kids to eat something of nutritional value is just a phase for many families, some parents are truly struggling to feed their children a proper meal. Read more here: Keep Reading >>

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News- Kate Farms

February 4, 2021 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

Kate Farms Releases New Clinical Study Demonstrating Improved Outcomes for Pediatric Patients when using the Company's Plant-Based Nutrition Formulas - Research Presented at NASPGHAN, Published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition Show Weight Gain, Tolerance and Adherence SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Kate Farms® Inc., Keep Reading >>

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Poster: SNACKids©

December 15, 2020 by Krisi Brackett Leave a Comment

Poster shared by Sally Asquith with permission. Sally also shared this 2016 poster and I wanted to share. Thank you Sally and Amanda, great work! Objectives: 1. Blend systematic desensitization with visual supports, open choices, objective comments, and careful use of attentional focus... 2. Offer peer encounters of all ages, largely incidental, sometimes legislated... 3. Present Keep Reading >>

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