Bright Futures
Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition
www.brightfutures.org/nutrition/
Bright Futures is a practical developmental approach to providing health supervision for children of all ages from birth through adolescence. The nutrition guide provides developmentally appropriate nutrition supervision guidelines, describes the role of health professionals in delivering nutrition services within the community and encourages partnerships among families and health professionals.
Pediatric Nutrition Care
Assuring Pediatric Nutrition in the Hospital & Community
http://depts.washington.edu/nutrpeds/
This Web site provides general nutrition information related to children with special needs, including resources, continuing education and training, and information on the Pediatric Nutrition Consultation On-line listserve.
Pediatric Diet Manual
Pocket Guide to Pediatric Nutrition Assessment, 3rd Edition. Leongberg B. (Editor). Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL. 2019 (254 pages).
Designed as an easy-to-access essential resource for any registered dietitian nutritionist who provides nutrition care to pediatric patients, this updated third edition includes:
- Summary and discussion of validated pediatric malnutrition risk screening tools
- Indicators and criteria for classifying pediatric malnutrition
- Expanded information on anthropometrics and pediatric nutrition–focused physical exam
- Updated and expanded list of specialized growth charts
- Coverage of laboratory tests and procedures
- Predictive equations for estimating energy needs
- Updated charts of age-specific nutrient needs, food group amounts, and more
To obtain a copy of this publication go to the EatRight Store.
Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual, Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The PNCM is a subscription-based, online resource. It includes patient education handouts, formula mixing tables, and nutrition care guidelines for patients ranging from neonates to adolescents.
More information about the PNCM or how to purchase can be found here.
Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines
Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood: Recommendations from Key National Health and Nutrition Organizations, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
For the first time, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes a section for young children infants to 2 years of age.
Feeding Infants and Children From Birth to 24 Months: Summarizing Existing Guidance, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
Resources for Families
MyPlate, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Nutrition resources for consumers organized by life stages, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, and teens.
Resources for families to involve young children in the kitchen. Endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Evidence-based feeding tips for all life stages starting from infancy, as described by Ellyn Satter, a dietitian and family therapist.
