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Home Tube Feeding: Why You Need a Registered Dietitian

When you leave the hospital with home tube feeding, you need a strong support system that includes your family, your doctor and a registered dietitian.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
homemade tube feeding

What You Should Know if You’re Considering Homemade Tube Feeding for Your Child

Thinking of homemade tube feeding formula for your child? There are benefits, but there are also risks and disadvantages. Here’s what you need to know.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
transition from tube feeding

How to Transition From Tube Feeding to Eating by Mouth

The transition from tube feeding to eating by mouth can be a slow process. Do it right by taking it slow and enlisting the help of your healthcare team.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Seniors with No Appetite

Healthy Eating for Seniors with No Appetite

Due to changes in biological functions, many elderly people experience a loss of appetite. Read these steps that can be taken to help ensure healthy eating.

Dr. Kristy Taylor
kids and vegetables

Kids and Vegetables: Nine Tips to Get Them to Eat More

Most kids don’t get the amount or variety of vegetables they should. Here's how to help your child eat more veggies for optimal health.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
heart health

For Heart Health, Eat More of These

February is American Heart Month. Should you eat a plant-based diet for heart health? Yes and here’s the why and the how.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Janice Scott, MS

Nutrition Management for Children with Developmental Disabilities Webinar Video

Join us for this free webinar on Nutrition Management for Children with Developmental Disabilities. This webinar addresses feeding issues and nutrient needs

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Enteral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition Support Newsletter 2017 – Vol. 1

In this edition of our enteral nutrition support newsletter, we address preparing your home for tube feeding, our upcoming webinar, ENFit and more.

Aimee Sharp
developmental disabilities

Nutrition-Related Issues Common to Developmental Disabilities

Developmental disabilities can make it hard to meet a child's nutrition needs. Use this guide to identify some of the common nutrition-related issues.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
tube feeding

Tube Feeding My Child: What is the Safest Way to Handle the Bag Between Feedings?

Children on tube feeding are commonly fed via bolus method through a pump. What is the safest way to handle the bag between feedings?

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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