Return to Main Nutrition and Autism page Families are turning to the internet for medical information now more than ever before. Therefore it is important to see what is readily available on the web and what information they are most likely reading about ASD and diet. By having this knowledge in hand it will help policy makers […]
The Western MCH Nutrition Leadership Network (NLN) members are public health nutrition leaders from the 13 states west of the Rockies, including Hawaii and Alaska. The purpose of the NLN is to provide leadership training, support, technical assistance and opportunities for collaborative learning so that the practice of public health nutrition is strengthened across the western states. Members of […]
February 21-22, 2019 RE-PLAY our Live STREAM – Thursday 2/21/19 Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina Hotel300 N Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277Website: Click Here Session topics will include: Updates on the Farm Bill 2019 – How Will it Affect Nutrition Assistance Programs and the RD Profession PSE 2.0 – Application of PSE Concepts to Unique […]
April 5-6, 2018 Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina Hotel300 N Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277Website: Click Here Watch the April 5th Stream: Watch the April 6th Stream: Session topics will include: Policy, Systems and Environmental Change – Applications to Childhood Obesity and Food Systems, Expanding Strategies to Combat Childhood Obesity, and Engaging Conflict to Negotiate […]
February 2-3, 2017 Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina Hotel300 N Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277Website: Click Here Session topics will include Adverse Childhood Experiences, Engaging Millenials in Health Care and Communication Strategies for the MCH Nutrition Professional. Required Readings: Effects of Childhood Abuse on Adult Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Hemmingsson, E., Johansson, K. and Reynisdottir, […]
Many states have developed strategic plans for autism that may or may not include nutrition services. Nutrition Services for children and familes are provided through different mechanisms across the state. This page is intended to provide an overview of the current situation. Examples are provided. Please send others to dohn@u.washington.edu. State Policy Resource Comments Washington Caring for Washington Individuals […]
Return to Main Nutrition and Autism page What is the evidence for altered Nutritional Status in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder? This page contains a small collection of articles addressing this. The need for more studies addressing this topic can not be over emphasized. The parent’s perceptions of the dietary intake may not be adequate to estimate […]
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Submitted Abstracts have been grouped together by topic. Breastfeeding: California: Haydu, Lactation Accommodation of the Low wage Worker Workgroup Montana: Little, Breastfeeding Infrastructure Grant in WIC Hawaii: Donohoe Mather, The Baby-Friendly Hawai’i Project (BFHP) Children With Special Healthcare Needs: Oregon: Filkins, Cross System Collaboration for Shared Care Plans Oregon: Reeder, WIC Staff: An Underappreciated Source […]