Nutrition
Browse nutrition news, education and analysis by nutrition subsections - food allergies and intolerances; inborn errors of metabolism; infant feeding; low protein and miscellaneous foods and modular supplements.
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Treating eating disorders – medico-legal considerations |
NICE issues new guidance on faltering growth in children |
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Clinical review: Eating disorders |
GP dilemma: Child malnutrition |
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Latest nutrition articles
Weight faltering and failure to thrive
Advice on helping parents to manage feeding difficulties, excluding medical problems...
Vitamin D deficiency
Around 50% of adults have low vitamin D levels. Dr Louise R Newson discusses investigation...
GPs urged to test children with asthma for peanut allergy
GPs should test asthmatic children with persistent symptoms for peanut sensitivity,...
Food allergies and intolerances
Childhood food allergy - paediatric medicine
Many children outgrow allergies by school age, while studies have shown that breastfeeding...
Patients at risk of anaphylaxis
Patients with severe allergies need well-considered long-term management, writes...
Case Study - Unexplained facial swelling
A young woman experienced frequent throat infections and trigeminal symptoms.
Inborn errors of metabolism
Rare diseases - Kearns-Sayre syndrome
The presentation of Kearns-Sayre syndrome, explained by Dr Keith Barnard
Infant feeding
Congenital screening for newborns and infants
Dr David Elliman discusses the role of NIPE in the early diagnosis of congenital...
The six-to-eight week baby check
Examinations should be performed by a trained and competent healthcare professional....
Case study - Parental concern for a crying baby
A face-to-face consultation was key, says Dr Ayakannu Kandiah.
Modular supplements
GPs urged to increase vitamin D supplement prescribing
GPs should offer vitamin D supplements at 'every available opportunity' to address...
Viewpoint - Role of supplements in joint health
Should GPs consider supplements for patients with musculoskeletal symptoms? By Dr...
Viewpoint: The role of supplements in joint health
Should GPs consider 'joint health' supplements for patients with musculoskeletal...
