- 41. Optic neuritis
- (Optic neuritis)
- ... therapy. Radiation to your head is an uncommon cause of optic neuritis. In addition, any process resulting in inflammation or compression of the optic nerve, including tumors, nutritional deficiencies ...
- 42. Childhood obesity
- (Childhood obesity)
- ... those containing fruit juice. These drinks provide little nutritional value in exchange for their high calories. They also can make your child feel too full to eat healthier foods. Sit down together ...
- 43. Obesity
- (Obesity)
- ... as you reduce fat in your diet. Because orlistat blocks absorption of some nutrients, take a multivitamin while taking orlistat to prevent nutritional deficiencies. The FDA has also approved a reduced-strength ...
- 44. Winning the Food Fights
- (Nutrition)
- ... of my latest read, Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood Armed with Insights, Humor, and a Bottle of Ketchup, by Laura A. Jana, M.D., FAAP, and Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, and published ...
- 45. NICU Support Team
- (Preemie)
- ... baby. Nutritionist The nutritional aspects of your baby’s care may be supported by a pediatric or neonatal nutritionist who will help optimize your baby’s growth and development and may recommend specific ...
- 46. Common Reasons for Rehospitalization
- (Preemie)
- ... home than those who are not. Feeding difficulties and unmet nutrition needs may also lead to repeated hospital admissions. Your baby may not be meeting his nutritional requirements if he is nippling ...
- 47. Why Formula Instead of Cow's Milk?
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... two. After two years of age, you should discuss your child’s nutritional needs, including choice of low-fat or nonfat milk products, with your pediatrician. ...
- 48. Vitamin & Iron Supplements
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... provide all the vitamins necessary for both nursing mothers and their babies. However, pediatricians recommend that mothers continue taking a daily prenatal vitamin supplement to ensure the proper nutritional ...
- 49. The First Month: Feeding and Nutrition
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- Breastmilk or formula should be your child’s sole nutritional source for the first six months, and the major source of nutrition throughout the first twelve months. When you add solid foods to your baby’s ...
- 50. How Often and How Much Should Your Baby Eat?
- (Feeding & Nutrition)
- ... hungry, some parents worry about whether all of their nutritional needs are being met. Again, don’t panic. Your baby will let you know when she’s had enough or wants more. In most cases, she’ll consume ...
