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Nutrition and Eating Problems—Autism Toolkit
La nutrición y los problemas de alimentación
Eating problems are common in children. In children with ASD, the problems may be more serious and last longer because of problems with taste, texture, or smell. They may be the result of learned behaviors. English Español
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Nutrition and Supplement Use (Care of the Young Athlete)
Young athletes often try special diets and supplements to improve their athletic performance. However, many of these products do not live up to their claims to increase strength, speed, and athletic skills. Athletes should focus instead on following the basics of proper hydration and nutrition. Both are crucial in supporting growth and athletic performance. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about proper nutrition and supplement use. English
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Right From the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children
Bien desde el comienzo: el ABC de una buena nutrición durante la niñez (Right From the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children)
As a parent, you are interested in your child's health. Your role is to provide healthy food in appropriate portions, and your child's role is to decide how much to eat. That is why it is important to understand how to provide healthy choices for your child. English Español
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Is Weight-loss Surgery Right for My Child?
¿La cirugía bariátrica para perder peso es adecuada para mi hijo?
Most teens with obesity, especially those with more severe forms of obesity, have been working on lifestyle for most of their lives. However, for many teens, despite years of hard work, this is still not effective in preventing the harmful health effects of obesity. For these teens, treatment options in addition to nutrition and exercise, such as medications or weight-loss surgery, may be considered. English Español
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Celiac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy or Celiac Sprue)
The treatment team includes a pediatric gastroenterologist and registered dietitians or nutritionists. English
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Dental Caries (Early Childhood Caries, Tooth Decay, or Cavities)—Child Care and Schools
Early childhood caries (commonly called cavities) is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Caries are the result of an infectious disease process that damages tooth structure and makes holes in the teeth. The consequences of early childhood caries are much more than unattractive teeth. Early childhood caries can cause severe pain, speech difficulty, and poor nutrition and can spread to cause serious infections. Treatment for caries can require expensive dental services, and younger children often require general anesthesia and treatment in the operating room. English
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What is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
¿Qué es un Gastroenterólogo Pediátrico? (What is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?)
If your child has a digestive system, liver, or nutritional problem, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist has the expertise to treat your child. Digestive, liver, and nutritional problems in children often are quite different from those seen in adults. Specialized training and experience in pediatric gastroenterology are important. English Español
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What's to Eat? Healthy Foods for Hungry Children
Qué hay de comer: alimentos saludables para niños hambrientos (What's to Eat: Healthy Foods for Hungry Children)
Young children need a variety of foods to get the energy they need to grow up healthy. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on creative ways to serve up breakfast and lunch, tips for picky eaters, and how to make healthy fast-food choices. Also read some tips about food safety, choking hazards, food allergies, and microwave safety. If you have specific questions about your child's nutrition, talk with your child's doctor or a registered dietitian. English Español
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Feeding Kids Right Isn't Always Easy: Tips for Preventing Food Hassles
Alimentar a los niños correctamente no siempre es fácil: Consejos para prevenir problemas de comida (Feeding Kids Right Isn't Always Easy: Tips for Preventing Food Hassles)
Young children need nutrients from a variety of foods to stay healthy. But what if your child only eats macaroni and cheese or will not eat any vegetables? English Español
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Get Fit, Stay Healthy
Ponte en forma, mantén tu salud (Get Fit, Stay Healthy)
Any type of regular physical activity can improve your fitness and your health—even walking, taking the stairs, or mowing the lawn. The most important thing is that you keep moving! English Español
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Growing Up Healthy: Fat, Cholesterol and More
Crecimiento saludable: grasas, colesterol y más (Growing Up Healthy: Fat, Cholesterol, and More)
Many Americans consume too many calories and too much fat, especially saturated fat, trans fat, and sugar. These eating patterns are one cause of America's high rates of obesity and heart disease. English Español
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Lactose Intolerance and Your Child
La salud de su hijo y la intolerancia a la lactosa (Lactose Intolerance and Your Child)
After drinking milk or eating ice cream, does your child have stomach cramps or get diarrhea? If so, your child may have lactose intolerance. English Español
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More Fiber for your Children? Yes! Here's Why and How.
¿Más fibra para sus hijos? ¡Sí! Aquí le explicamos por qué y cómo. (More Fiber for your Children? Yes! Here's Why and How.)
Fiber is an important nutrient that most children (and parents) are not getting enough of each day. As parents, you do your best to feed your family healthy foods, but you may need help with choosing good sources of fiber. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about fiber. English Español
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Raw Milk: What You Need to Know
Leche cruda: lo que usted debe saber (Raw Milk: What You Need to Know)
Raw milk is milk that comes straight from a cow, sheep, or goat. Raw milk is not pasteurized (heated to kill germs) or homogenized (processed to keep the cream from separating from the milk). English Español
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Starting Solid Foods
Comienzo de la alimentación sólida
Rice, oatmeal, or barley? What infant cereal or other food will be on the menu for your baby's first solid meal? And have you set a date? English Español
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Tips for Healthy Families: More and Less
Consejos Para Familias Sanas: Los más y los menos (Tips for Healthy Families: More and Less)
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Americans are not getting enough potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D in their diets and consume too much sugar, sodium (salt), and fat. Here are tips to help you and your family make more healthy choices and less unhealthy choices. Start with small changes. Remember that parents are important role models and what children learn early on can carry through adulthood. English Español
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Bright Futures Parent Handout: 2 Month Visit
Hojas informativas de Bright Futures para los padres: Visita médica del 2 mes
Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family English Español
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Bright Futures Parent Handout: First Week Visit (3 to 5 Days)
Hojas informativas de Bright Futures para los padres: Visita de la primera semana (entre 3 y 5 días)
Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family. English Español
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Bright Futures Parent Handout: 4 Month Visit
Hojas informativas de Bright Futures para los padres: Visita médica del 4 mes
Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family English Español
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Bright Futures Parent Handout: 5 and 6 Year Visits
Hojas informativas de Bright Futures para los padres: Visita médica del 5 y 6 año
Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family English Español
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Bright Futures Parent Handout: 7 and 8 Year Visits
Hojas informativas de Bright Futures para los padres: Visita médica del 7 y 8 año
Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family English Español
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Bright Futures Parent Handout: 9 and 10 Year Visits
Hojas informativas de Bright Futures para los padres: Visita médica del 9 y 10 año
Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family. English Español
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Bright Futures Patient Handout: 7 and 8 Year Visits
Hojas informativas de Bright Futures para el paciente: Visita médica del 7 y 8 año
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Bright Futures Patient Handout: 9 and 10 Year Visits
Hojas informativas de Bright Futures para el paciente: Visita médica del 9 y 10 año
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Building Strong Bones: Why Calcium Counts
El calcio y tú
As you grow, you need calcium to build strong bones and a healthy body. Getting plenty of calcium while you are young also makes your bones strong and keeps them strong for your entire lifetime. English Español
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Special Diets and Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Some of the more common inborn errors of metabolism include English
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Resources are provided with permission by the American Academy of Pediatrics.