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Volume 30 Number 3

September 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1	The Genetics of Your Nutrition Practice Lisa Sniderman King, M.Sc., CGC There are several different mechanisms by which genetic diseases or syndromes can arise. Please see Table 1 for a description of the genetic disorders used as examples in the next section, and their specific nutritional issues.
11	Expanded Newborn Screening Laurie Bernstein MS RD FADA Newborn screening (NBS) is a process of testing newborns for treatable diseases that fall into the categories of metabolic disorders, endocrinopathies, genetic disorders and hemoglobinopathies.
14	Expanded Newborn Screening: The Role of the Community RD Cristine M. Trahms, MS, RD, FADA, Beth Ogata, MS, RD While expanded newborn screening poses challenges to the metabolic community, it also poses unique challenges to all community-based practitioners.
17	Genetics and Your Nutrition Practice: Resources Lists of associated resources, many available online.
19	CPE Questions This activity has been approved for two hours of continuing professional education units for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered, by The Commission on Dietetic Registration.

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FOR THIS ISSUE:

EDITOR

Cristine M. Trahms , MS, RD, FADA

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

Co-EDITOR

Paula M. Charuhas, MS, RD, FADA, CNSD

3716 NE 75th #304C
Seattle, WA 98115

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Focus: Genetics and Nutrition

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