EP 30: Part 2 - Infant deficiencies with Clinical Nutritionist

28/06/2023 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 28

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Episode Synopsis

What seems to be more common deficiencies and does it depend on gender?
How to know if your child is deficient in a key nutrient.
How can you check for deficiencies in children?
Are there some odd signs like eating dirt or sand?Eczema/asthma/hayfever - is there a link between them and can it be linked to diet?
What are your thoughts on ENT specialists and removing adenoids?? It seems to be super common but could diet - inflammatory foods such as dairy have an impact?
How can you ensure a vegetarian household is getting enough nutrients?
Allergies - why are they so high nowadays?
How can you introduce common allergy foods to your children?
Hiding vegetables (a parents favourite cooking method) and why Courtney says this isn't a great idea and what you should do instead.

Useful links:

CDC - The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Academy of Paediatrics - ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/foods-and-drinks/when-to-introduce-solid-foods.html#:~:text=The%20Dietary%20Guidelines%20for%20Americans,months%20old%20is%20not%20recommended⁠.
Public Health - ⁠https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2019-03/Weaning_made_easy_nov%202018_0.pdf⁠
Allergy UK on How to Introduce Solids - ⁠https://www.allergyuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Weaning-–-Introducing-Your-Baby-to-Solids.pdf⁠
Nutrient infant requirements - ⁠https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/nutrient-reference-values⁠

Work with Courtney - ⁠https://courtgarfoot.com/

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