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- Early nutrition of the preterm infant
- Catch-up growth and metabolic imprinting
Increasingly we are interacting with people of different cultures,
religions and beliefs as society diversifies. This diversity may have
implications for diet; ranging from groups who choose not to eat meat
for personal reasons, through to a variety of ethnic diets and those
who need a specialised diet for medical purposes.
Healthcare
Professionals need to be aware and sensitive to these issues as they
have implications for clinical practice and the provision of suitable
advice. Articles in this section cover some of the dietary and health
implications that may be encountered.
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Reflections on healthcare experiences during an elective to Rukungiri, Uganda Experiencing nursing, midwifery care and nurse education in Uganda gave me a whole new world perspective on nursing. I observed many nurses, dealing with limited resources, who were dedicated to their patients, who recognised the importance of the role of ...Organic Infant Milks and Toddler Foods - what are the benefits? The term “organic” describes a method of food production and farming systems. However, for many individuals and organisations it amounts to more than this - a philosophy, a “movement” or even a “religion”. As consumers are ...Special diets for religious and ethnic groups Rules are there to be broken. Remember to avoid assuming that any individual will conform to a particular cultural pattern. However, here is a quick view of differing cultures and the dietary possibilities that may exist within them. Hindus - No beef; mostly ...Vegetarians There are estimated to be up to seven million people in the UK who consider themselves to be vegetarians. Young women are three times more likely to be vegetarian than the national average. In virtually all cases, people who describe themselves as ‘vegetarian’ ...Risk from poor Infant Feeding and Weaning practices Vulnerable children are still at risk from poor infant feeding and weaning practices - so accurate advice from Health Visitors is crucial. Research into an inner city area1 and amongst the Asian Population2 raises concerns about infant feeding and weaning ...
