Nutrition Interventions for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Appendix R
Selected disorders Affecting Children
With Special Health Care needs
Cristine Trahms, MS, RD, CD, FADA and Beth Ogata, MS, RD, CSP, CD
Many conditions affecting CSHCN are rare, that is, few children are affected by an
individual disorder. However, for these children proper management and nutrition
intervention is essential for the best possible outcome, health, and well-being. This
table lists disorders of children that may be seen by nutritionists in the community
and suggests resources that provide more information. Specific diagnoses and
intervention (care plan) information should be obtained for each child. In general,
the disorders in this table are organized by “cause” or etiology.
Appendix R
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