Title: Resources
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Section/SPIG: Food and Nutrition
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Association of University Centers on Disabilities -
Multicultural Council Resources: includes a survey evaluating progress toward organization cultural competence.
<www.aucd.org/councils/multicultural/resources.htm>
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -
Includes an article discussing the changes in portion sizes over time and an interactive quiz.
<http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion/>
Children's Defense Fund - Minnesota -
Includes information on Minnesota child and family well-being and the 2003 KIDS COUNT Data Book.
<http://www.cdf-mn.org/kidscount.html>
Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults-
The items in the kit let you easily and efficiently help your patients establish and achieve reasonable weight management goals. The kit includes:
- A quick-reference card on "best practice" weight counseling techniques
- Weight Education Kit <http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=KT-021>
- A pocket-sized, self-retracting tape for quick waist circumference measurement
- Customizable take-away patient health and weight profile sheets complete with tips for weight loss success
- A handy Practical Guide to effectively treat overweight and obese adults that includes a quick reference tool to ACT (assess, classify and treat patients) and reproducible patient handouts on weekly food intake and activities, sample reduced calorie menus, food preparation, dining out, and physical activity.
- A copy of the Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report for your reference library --
<http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_home.htm>.
Breastfeeding the Premature Infant -
The May 2003 issue of Pediatric Annuals focused on the topic "Breastfeeding the
Premature Infant." Articles of particular interest include "The Role of the
Pediatrician in Extended Breastfeeding of the Preterm Infant," "Maximizing the
Benefits of Human Milk Feeding for the Preterm Infant," "Breastfeeding the
Borderline (Near-Term) Preterm Infant," "Supporting Lactation in Mothers With
Very Low Birth Weight Infants," and "Medications in Breastfeeding Mothers of Preterm
Infants."
Financial Toll of Obesity -
Did you know that treating the illnesses associated with obesity rivals the financial toll of smoking-related diseases and that obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and other serious health problems? See the free online CME courses on obesity at <http://www.eztrackz.com/tracking.aspx?id=4390> for more information.
Rickets and Vitamin D-
A copy of the AAP position statement on Rickets and vitamin D deficiency is available online at <http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/reprint/111/4/908.pdf>.
Cross-cultural experience-
The BaFa simulation is a great simulation for a cross-cultural experience that allows groups of individuals to experience cultural differences through interactive activities. It is available from:
Simulation Training Systems
PO Box 910
Del Mar, CA 92014
sts@cts.com
http://www.stsintl.com
1-800-942-2900
ADA Position Papers
Briggs, M., Safaii, S., & Beall, D.L. (2003). Position of the American Dietetic Association, Society for Nutrition Education, and American School Food Services Association. Nutrition services: An essential component of comprehensive school health programs. Journal of American Dietetic Association, 103, 505-514.
Stang, J., & Taft-Bayerl, C. (2003). Position of American Dietetic Association. Child and adolescent food and nutrition programs. Journal of American Dietetic Association, 103, 887-893.