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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 tables!
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.
Government confirms details of junk food advert bans as part of plans to curb childhood obesity
The UK Government has confirmed the final details of advertising restrictions aimed at preventing children from being exposed to TV adverts for junk food products.
Three factors linked to differences in children and parents with type 1 diabetes
November 2024
A recent questionnaire based prospective study children with type 1 diabetes and their parents in Kuwait compared lifestyle including mental health, physical activity and diet.
Research finds limited compliance with school food standards in secondary schools
October 2024
Research led by a team at the University of Birmingham showed limited compliance in both the schools mandated to comply and those not mandated to comply.
Caregiver response is key to emotional overeating in children
July 2024
New study reveals strong link between caregiver responses to children's negative emotions and the development of emotional overeating.
New review: glycosaminoglycans in human breast milk
July 2024
The review published in Microbial Cell identifies the challenges of research in this area due to the complexities of extraction and analysis.
New review: MDT experiences and perceptions of blended diet
June 2024
The study was conducted across three sites in Ireland and included doctors, nurses and eligible AHPs.
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 adolescants.
What you need to know about children and hydration
Aliya Porter (RNutr) unpacks the need for hydration and considers the recommendations and the dangers of dehydration.
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.
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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