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Volume 29 Number 3

August 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1	The Cultural Context of Breastfeeding Education and Promotion Teresa Johnson, MS, RD*, Barbara Craven, PhD, RD, Pheobe Ho, MS, RD, Ivonne Anglero Vega, MS, RD Breastfeeding is common to all cultures since the beginning of the history of man and offers many advantages for the developing infant. However, throughout the world today, infants are less likely to be breastfed than at any other time in human history.
6	Breastfeeding References Ginger Carney RD, LDN, IBCLC, Kristina Elsaesser MS, RD, CSP, LD, Teresa Johnson MS, RD Selected references pertaining to the topic of breast feeding.
7	Determining Scope of Practice as a Pediatric Dietitian Janet Skates MS, RD, LDN, CNSD, FADA As pediatric dietitians' practice roles evolve, they must ensure that they function within their individual scope of practice. ADA's new Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) can assist members to determining their individual scope of practice regardless of their level of practice and setting.
14	Continuing Professional Education Study Questions Teresa Johnson, MS, RD, Janet Skates, MS, RD, LDN, CNSD, FADA This self-study program is available only to members of the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group.
15	Resources for Cultural Competency

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FOR THIS ISSUE:

EDITOR

Pam Charney, PhD, RD, LD, CNSD

2460 64th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

Co-EDITOR

Cristine M. Trahms , MS, RD, FADA

Center on Human Development and Disability
Box 357920,
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195

SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Focus: Nutrition and Oral Health for Children

September 15, 2006

Volume 29, No. 4

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