Food Allergy Awareness Week  May 13-19, 2012 Established in 1991, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is a trusted source of information, programs and resources related to food allergy and anaphylaxis. FAAN serves as the communication link between patients and caregivers. Its 22,000 members include nurses, dietitians, physicians, families and school staff. Approximately 15… Continue reading Enteral Nutrition Newsletter May-June 2012

Registered Dietitian Day was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to increase the awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and to recognize RDs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives. The role of the Registered Dietitian: •Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who can… Continue reading It’s Registered Dietitian Day!

National Nutrition Month® is the perfect time to “get your plate in shape.”  Understanding which foods are healthy choices within each food group is the best way to get started in building a nutritious plate. Fruit Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Building A Healthy Plate

Grains The Guideline Consume less than 3 servings per day of refined grains from foods like white bread and white rice. The Recommendations Eat whole wheat bread, brown rice and foods that contain at least 3 grams of fiber per serving. National Nutrition Month® is an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Grains In Your Diet

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Get your plate in shape by sticking to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Sodium The Guideline Shoot for less than 2,300 mg of sodium… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Sodium Guidelines

March is National Nutrition Month, an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Find practical information to get your plate in shape at choosemyplate.gov where you can: • Personalize recommendations for what and how much to eat. • Track… Continue reading Enteral Nutrition Newsletter March-April 2012

Since powdered formulas cannot be sterilized, it is important to take extra special care when handling these products. Reduce the risk of infection with proper handling of formula and related supplies. 1) Start with clean hands and equipment. Wash all mixing tools in hot, soapy water, rinse well then allow to air dry. 2) Check the… Continue reading Powdered Formula Feeding Safety Tips

Typically, standard nursing practice is to stop tube feedings due to gastric residual volume (GRV) that is twice the flow rate. So, a feeding rate of only 40 mL per hour would be held with a measured GRV of 80 mL. The problem with using GRV to evaluate enteral nutrition (EN) tolerance is that feedings… Continue reading Gastric Residuals: Are They Significant?

Instructional video for the EnteraLite Infinity Pump for enteral feeding, provided by Shield HealthCare. This educational video includes a day in the life of an active child who uses the Infinity Pump and detailed instructions on how to use the EnteraLite Infinity pump for tube feeding.

Feeding Tube Awareness Week, February 5-11, 2012 Tube feeding is often associated with missing an essential aspect of life: eating. Thanks to increased awareness, tube feeding is now recognized as a lifesaving medical intervention that provides essential nutrition. Feeding Tube Awareness Week was developed by “Tubie Mommas and Daddies,” a group of parents raising children with feeding… Continue reading Feeding Tube Awareness Week February 5-11, 2012