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Formula Prep Machines and Technology – what would we do without it! Today we have appliances designed solely to brew coffee, shuck an ear of corn, or open soup cans. I’ve even seen countertop appliances designed to cook frozen pizzas that do NOTHING else! And really, who can blame us. We’re busy. We have full-time jobs, working families, full social calendars, and no free time. Add a little one to the mix, and...

...this surgery may be needed due to necrotizing enterocolitis (a condition that occurs in premature infants and leads to the death of bowel tissue) or congenital bowel defects (such as midgut volvulus, omphalocele or gastroschisis). Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Infants with SBS cannot absorb enough water, vitamins, and other nutrients from breast milk or formula to live. The main treatment is nutritional support. At first, total parenteral nutrition or TPN (where nutrition is delivered directly...

...components of nutrition (protein, fat, carbs, vitamins and minerals) so it provides everything a person needs to live and be healthy. Some people are exclusively tube-fed while others continue to eat food while supplementing with tube-feeds. Fluids and medications (most of them) can also be given through the tube (which is a nice perk for kids who require some bad-tasting meds!). Types of Feeding Tubes There are various types of feeding tubes. A nasogastric or...

...can help ensure the patient is getting all the protein, vitamins and minerals they need per day while ensuring that no allergic reactions will occur with the elemental products. It is vital that EoE patients are monitored by a dietitian. The dietitian will help calculate how much of the elemental product the patient will need per day and also make sure the nutritional status of the patient is maintained. Final Thought Research has found a...

...you are following an elimination diet to remove milk due to a cow milk allergy, then ingredients such as casein or whey will also need to be avoided. Look at ingredients for everything you consume, including any vitamins, mineral, supplements, or medications to avoid consuming allergens. Read more on finding hidden food allergens when reading labels. Keeping baby’s food safety. Parents Using Neocate Formula: Perhaps breastfeeding was not an option for your family, or you...

...the ingredients to ensure they are allowed in your little ones diet. Also, recipes can always be tweaked to meet your needs, so if you have other ideas on how to make it better for your family, feel free to experiment. Being the Nutritionist, I tend to stay away from high fat and nutritionally void treats. Fruit recipes are always a great way to add beneficial fiber as well as important vitamins and minerals to...

...(Unsure what cross-reactions are? Read Food Allergies and Cross-Reactivity – Do You Have to Avoid Related Foods?) Don’t forget to include in your records ingredients of an item consumed, note brand names used and quantities eaten. Additional items you can track in your journal: Formula, breast milk and other liquids Food preparation type – Homemade or pre-packaged? Raw or Cooked? Fried or Baked? Medications/Vitamins taken Symptoms observed – Severity, how soon after eating they showed...

...the label. Many nutrients, particularly vitamins, have a tendency to naturally break down over time, some faster than others. Especially since many children use Neocate to meet their full nutritional needs, it’s very important that the right amount of each nutrient is in the product. We conduct extensive testing under a number of conditions to ensure that the nutrients hold up until the expiration date. What we recommend The ultimate intent of an expiration date...