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Common paediatric conditions with case studies
Hazel Duncan, RD, looks at two common paediatric cases, including management, outcomes and evidence behind the decisions made.
Iron Deficiency Fact File
Our latest fact file covers iron deficiency anaemia including risk factors, symptoms, assessment, screening and diagnosis, and treatment.
NEW dietary information database table!
Easily access important nutritional information in a table format to aid in your work or studies.
Paediatric News
Bringing you the latest in paediatric news
The food industry has infiltrated UK children’s education finds BMJ investigation
Doctors, researchers, peers, and others have called on the government to end what they are calling ‘stealth marketing’ to children.
Government confirms details of junk food advert ban to help curb childhood obesity
The government has confirmed the final details of junk food advertising restrictions aimed at reducing childhood exposure.
Three factors linked to differences in children and parents with type 1 diabetes
Study finds significant differences in those with increased depression, anxiety, and stress, and decreased physical activity and lower nutritional intake.
Research finds limited compliance with school food standards in secondary schools
The research shows limited compliance in both the schools mandated to comply and those not mandated to comply.
Study: Caregiver response is key to emotional overeating in children
It found supportive responses can help prevent emotional overeating, while punitive or dismissive reactions increase the risk.
New review: glycosaminoglycans in human breast milk
The review highlights the importance of GAG in immune function and gut function, but notes that the research on the mechanisms needs to be more robust.
Exclusive Articles
Paediatric articles from our expert contributors
Hazel Duncan (RD) looks at two common paediatric cases, including management, outcomes and evidence behind the decisions made.
Are plant-based diets in the UK being adequately resourced?
Aliya Porter, RNutr, looks at the support from early years through to older children, as well as which nutrients may need specific consideration.
Motivational interviewing and adolescents
Kate Roberts, RD, explains what motivational interviewing is and how it can be used to create behaviour change in adolescents.
What you need to know about children and hydration
Aliya Porter, RNutr, unpacks the need for hydration and considers the recommendations and dangers of dehydration.
What is the role of probiotics in child health in the UK?
Kate Roberts, RD, gives an update on the current understanding and usage of probiotics in children across the UK.
The blended diet: where are we now?
Hazel Duncan, RD, explores the increase in the use of blended diets and the potential advantages as well as potential risks.
Resources
Expert approved paediatric resources for dietetic professionals and students.
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