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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
home tube feeding

How to Prepare for Home Tube Feeding

There’s a lot to think about during a hospital discharge. Before you go home from the hospital, make sure your home is safe for home tube feeding.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
ENFit enteral connectors

ENFit Enteral Connectors: Webinar Video

ENFit enteral connectors will prevent dangerous misconnections between medical devices. Our Corporate RD explains the what, why, how and when of ENFit.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
ENFit connectors

Are You Ready for ENFit? New Feeding Tube Connectors: Video

Our Corporate Registered Dietitian explains ENFit, why it's happening and which enteral devices will adopt ENFit connectors in 2017.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

Tips for Home Tube Feeding Safety

Ensuring that patients/caregivers are successful with enteral nutrition is crucial to home tube feeding safety. Follow these tips to stay healthy at home.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Nutrition Linked to Brain Health

Nutrition Linked to Brain Health and Intelligence in Older Adults

Originally published by Science Daily: A study of older adults shows consumption of a pigment found in greens can help with preservation of "intelligence."

Aimee Sharp
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

Nutrition for Acid Reflux – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Chronic GERD can lead to serious complications, including esophageal cancer. Reduce your risk with lifestyle changes and nutrition for acid reflux.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Eat Healthy with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

What you eat affects your risk of diabetes, heart disease & certain cancers. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans outlines nutrition for disease prevention.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

ENFit Connectors: Feeding Sets, Tubes and Syringes in 2017

ENfit connectors promote patient safety by preventing enteral misconnection. Feeding tubes and syringes with ENFit will roll out gradually in 2017.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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