Episode 32 -Heidi Quinn - Evaluating Nutrition in Children with Autism 

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Nikki Misner and Jen Smith speak with Heidi Quinn on nutrition in patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Heidi Is a registered dietitian working in the field of pediatric/young adult nutrition with special health care needs for 35 years across various settings which includes inpatient and outpatient settings at Franciscan Children’s Hospital (Brighton) , Boston Children’s Hospital, Early Intervention programs, schools for children with special needs, and specialty clinics ( feeding clinics, developmental disability programs) and Joslin Diabetes Center. Heidi currently works at Boston Children’s Hospital providing nutrition care  in multiple clinics including the out-patient GI clinic, the Growth and Nutrition Program, Autism/GI clinic, Cleft lip and Palate program and the Endocrine department. It is her work in the Autism/GI clinic which will be the focus of this episode.

Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Resources:

How Food Chaining Therapy Works: A Solution for Picky Eaters  

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Complementary and Integrative Medicine Therapies - UpToDate

The Managing Medical Issues in Autism video series developed by Tim Buie, Co-Director of the GI and Autism Clinic, Sonia Ballal, Stacy Kahn, Howard Shane and Julia Carmody. All 5 videos are free to families, caregivers and professionals.  Link to all the videos on the Boston Children’s Hospital YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/BuieVideos

Produced by: Corey Irwin

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Episode 31 - Bonus Episode - End of Season 2 Year in Review

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, all the hosts join to reflect on the second year of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast and discuss what is to come in season 3!

Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Produced by: Corey Irwin

NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals

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Episode 30 -Toni Solari - Nutrition in the Child who Aspirates 

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith and Nikki Misner speak with Toni Solari on nutrition in patients with aerodigestive diseases.  Toni is a registered dietitian in the Aerodigestive Center at Boston Children's hospital where she specializes in blenderized nutrition and specialized diets for various gastrointestinal disorders. She earned her degree at UMass Amherst,  and has been practicing as a pediatric dietitian for 11 years. When she is not working, Toni enjoys spending time, preferably outside, with her 3.5 year old son and 1.5 year old daughter.

Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Resources:

Aerodigestive Nutrition References: https://www.iddsi.org/standards/framework

Bolgeo T, Di Matteo R, Gallione C, Gatti D, Bertolotti M, Betti M, Roveta A, Maconi A. Intragastric prepyloric enteral nutrition, bolus vs continuous in the adult patient: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Clin Pract. 2022 Aug;37(4):762-772. doi: 10.1002/ncp.10836. Epub 2022 Feb 16. PMID: 35174544.

Hirsch S, Solari T, Rosen R. Effect of Added Free Water to Enteral Tube Feeds in Children Receiving Commercial Blends. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Mar 1;74(3):419-423. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003308. PMID: 34560723; PMCID: PMC9531939.

Hron B, Rosen R. Viscosity of Commercial Food-based Formulas and Home-prepared Blenderized Feeds. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020 Jun;70(6):e124-e128. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002657. PMID: 32443040; PMCID: PMC8530412.

Hron B, Fishman E, Lurie M, Clarke T, Chin Z, Hester L, Burch E, Rosen R. Health Outcomes and Quality of Life Indices of Children Receiving Blenderized Feeds via Enteral Tube. J Pediatr. 2019 Aug;211:139-145.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.04.023. Epub 2019 May 23. PMID: 31128885; PMCID: PMC6660979.

Jensen EA, Zhang H, Feng R, Dysart K, Nilan K, Munson DA, Kirpalani H. Individualising care in severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia: a series of N-of-1 trials comparing transpyloric and gastric feeding. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2020 Jul;105(4):399-404. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-317148. Epub 2019 Nov 4. PMID: 31685527; PMCID: PMC7453998.

Koo JK, Narvasa A, Bode L, Kim JH. Through Thick and Thin: The In Vitro Effects of Thickeners on Infant Feed Viscosity. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 Nov;69(5):e122-e128. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002470. PMID: 31449171.

Alyssa Courtney, Anne Bernard, Scott Burgess, Katie Davies, Kelly Foster, Vishal Kapoor, David Levitt, Peter D Sly; Bolus Versus Continuous Nasogastric Feeds for Infants With Bronchiolitis: A Randomized Trial. Hosp Pediatr January 2022; 12 (1): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2020-005702

Produced by: Corey Irwin

NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals

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In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Pediatric GI Nutrition Podcast, co-hosts Bailey Koch and Nikki Misner speak with Gina O’Toole, MPH, RD, CSPCC, CLEC. Gina O’Toole received her B.S. from Seattle Pacific University in Exercise Science and Physical Education and went on to receive her Master’s in Public Health and Nutrition from Loma Linda University. Gina is a Board Certified Pediatric Critical Care dietician and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. Gina has been working in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange, California for almost 15 years. She has been instrumental in the institutional development of care guidelines and human milk advocacy for preterm infants, infants with short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure and those with complex surgical diagnoses. When she is not working with the babies, she loves to spend time with her husband and 3 children Lola, Brooklyn and Ellis. You will find them outdoors gardening, at the beach, camping, hiking, climbing or biking!

Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Resources:

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) - Parenteral Nutrition Resource

ASPEN Pediatric Intestinal Failure Section 

Link to CPNP PN slide set: naspghan.org/nutrition-obesity

Produced by: Corey Irwin

NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals

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Join us for a special bonus episode featuring Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, as she shares her own personal journey navigating Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) with her son and the resources available for patients and professionals through the Feeding Matters organization. With a unique perspective as both a parent and a professional, she offers invaluable insights on overcoming the challenges of PFD, and provides advice for other families seeking support and guidance. 

Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Resources: 

Feeding Matters.org

Feeding Matters International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference:  feedingmatters.org/conference

Feeding Matters Power of Two Parent Mentor Program: feedingmatters.org/resources-support/family-support/request-family-support

Feeding Matters Find a Provider:  feedingmatters.org/resources-support/provider-directory/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqL28BhCrARIsACYJvke0HbZFwwWU4XW17M5NeQbckAN6FzE9ABkQagdWKQEHMXjaEmHlwcIaAuU5EALw_wcB 

It’s Not Picky Eating: itsnotpickyeating.org

N2U site: naspghan.org/meetings-events/n2u

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NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals

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In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Pediatric GI Nutrition Podcast, co-hosts Megan Murphy and Bailey Koch speak with Cuyler Romeo, MOT, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC. Cuyler is an Occupational Therapist and Pediatric Feeding Specialist serving as Feeding Matters’ Director of Strategic Initiatives and practicing as a NICU Feeding Specialist at Banner University Medical Center-Tucson. She holds a specialty certification in Feeding, Eating and Swallowing (SCFES) and is an internationally certified lactation counselor (IBCLC). She works to advance the system of care for pediatric feeding disorder and all who struggle to eat through the identification and execution of strategic projects and consensus actions. Cuyler also works with the feeding community at large by facilitating AOTA’s Mealtime Occupations: Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing Community of Practice and by serving as a member of the National Perinatal Association’s Developmental Work Group for Guideline Dissemination.

Resources:
Feeding Matters Website Links: 
When to Refer (Infant & Child PFD Signs & Symptoms): www.feedingmatters.org/toolkit/when-to-refer-rack-card

ICFQ 6 Question Screener for Professionals: feedingmatters.org/toolkit/icfq-6-question-screener-for-professionals

Feeding Matters Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire (for parents/caregivers): questionnaire.feedingmatters.org 

It’s Not Picky Eating: itsnotpickyeating.org

Estrem, H. Pederson, J., Dodrill, P., Romeo, C., Thompson, K., Thomas, J. J., Zucker, N., Noel, R., Zickgraf, H., Menzel, J., Lukens, C., Goday, P., MacLaughlin, S., & Sharp, W. G. (in-press). A US-Based Consensus on Diagnostic Overlap and Distinction for Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. International Journal of Eating Disorders. DOI: 10.1002/eat.24349

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In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Bailey Koch and Nikki Misner speak with Rashelle Berry on nasogastric feeding tube placement and weaning enteral nutrition. Rashelle has been working at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for over 16 years as a dietitian in the Marcus Autism Center’s feeding program. She previously served as the nutrition manager of the intensive feeding program. Currently, Rashelle’s clinical work is focused on infants and children with pediatric feeding disorders in both the outpatient clinical and rehab settings. She is especially passionate about weaning children from tube feedings. Rashelle also serves on the Georgia Board of Examiners for Licensed Dietitians and as a site reviewer for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Resources:

Academy Quality Management Committee. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2017 Scope of Practice for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2018;118(1):141-165. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2017.10.002

Corrigan ML, Bobo E, Rollins C, Mogensen KM. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Revised 2021 standards of practice and standards of professional performance for registered dietitian nutritionists (competent, proficient, and expert) in nutrition support. Nutr Clin Pract. 2021;36(6):1126-1143. doi:10.1002/ncp.10774

Produced by: Corey Irwin

NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals
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Episode 25 - Bonus Episode - Debriefing the NASPGHAN/APGNN/CPNP Annual Meeting - Post Conference Takeaways

In this bonus episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, hosts Jen Smith and Nikki Misner discuss highlights from the 2024 NASPGHAN/APGNN/CPNP annual meeting held in Hollywood, Florida.  
Nikki will now be a co-host of Nutrition Pearls as we wish Melissa Talley the best of luck with her future endeavors.

Produced by: Corey Irwin

NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals

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Episode 24 - Liz King - Navigating Nutrition with Short Bowel Syndrome

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Melissa Talley and Nikki Misner speak with Liz King about nutrition management in the short bowel syndrome pediatric patient population. Liz King is a Registered Dietitian and board-certified nutrition support clinician at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Liz received her BS in Nutrition from Auburn University and went on to complete her MS in Nutrition and dietetic internship at the University of Pittsburgh. For the past 9 years, she has been the dietitian for the Intestinal Care and Rehabilitation Center (ICARE), which was the first established comprehensive,  multidisciplinary intestinal failure center caring for patients with complicated intestinal disorders. She also works with the liver and small bowel transplant department at UPMC Children's, overseeing the nutritional needs of patients undergoing transplant. Liz's nutritional interests include chronic TPN management and babies starting solids.

Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Resources:

Walia et al.  The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Position on the Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Care of the Pediatric Patient With Chronic Gastrointestinal Diseases. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023;76(3):390-399.

Produced by: Corey Irwin

NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals

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Episode 23 - Bonus Episode - Nicole Martin and Tegan Medico - Pre-Conference Chat- Sneak Peak of the 2024 CPNP Annual Meeting 

In this bonus episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, Jen Smith and Bailey Koch host dietitians Nicole Martin and Tegan Medico.  Nicole is a pediatric registered dietitian at Children's Wisconsin and has been practicing in the GI clinic there for 10 years. Her areas of interest include celiac disease and eosinophilic disorders. She has been involved with CPNP for 8 years, and has previously served as the CPNP media chair and is currently the CPNP president elect.  Tegan has been at the University of Virginia Health for the past 11 years and has worked in a variety of roles: intensive care, gastroenterology, nephrology, transplant, and home health. She now serves the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the Pediatric Liver Transplant program, and she is coordinator for an elective in pediatric nutrition for UVa’s School of Medicine.   Tegan is the current Program Chair for CPNP.  During this episode Nicole and Tegan discuss the exciting presentations and other dietitian related activities planned for the upcoming NASPGHAN/APGNN/CPNP meeting.  

Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition.

2024_Annual_Meeting_Landing_Page (naspghan.org)

Produced by: Corey Irwin

NASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals

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