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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1 | Description of the LEAP/MRT Method of Diagnosis and Treatment of Delayed Food Sensitivity
Jan Patenaude, RD, Certified LEAP Therapist
Many questions have arisen among registered dietitians about the LEAP Diet
Protocol (Lifestyle, EAting and Performance) based on the Mediator Release Test (MRT),
or LEAP/MRT.
This article will briefly discuss three types of adverse food and chemical reactions
and explain why IgE testing is only effective for IgE allergies and why MRT is more
effective for identifying Type 3 and 4, non-IgE immune responses. It will also review the
various types of IgE and non-IgE allergy testing and how they differ. Finally, there will
be a review of a case history of a child with migraines who improved significantly
using LEAP/MRT and discussion of how LEAP/MRT is applied in a clinical practice as an
effective tool for developing a patient-specific low-antigen diet. |
| 4 | Chair's Corner
Susan Carlson MMSc, RD, CSP, LD
It is hard to believe
that another year of
PNPG activities will
shortly come to a close.
The practice group
wrapped up the year
with a spectacular Pediatric Nutrition
Symposium (PNS) held in Raleigh, North
Carolina, on April 1-3. |
| 5 | Public Policy Workshop 2009
Kathryn Moseley, MS, RD
PPW Update: The ADA ventured into a
new route for widespread member involvement
in the 2009 PPW and noted success
with over 5,000 individuals registering to
view the webinar and with 71% of those
registered exposed to the ADA advocacy for
the first time. |
| 5 | Neonatal Nutrition Practicum
Joanne Giannantonio
A Program for Registered Dieticians New to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
November 2-6, 2009 |
| 6 | Cultural Competence: A Message from ADA
Jennifer Herendeen
As the faces and homes of your clients grow more diverse, ADA would like to assemble some Cultural Resources
for you. With your input, we'll gather the tools and topics that you need to engage in culturally relevant
client relationships |
| 7 | Beach-Nut Pre-professional Award Recipient
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Deonna Hughes, BS, is a graduate student and dietetic intern at
the University of Washington. She received her BS from Seattle
Pacific University, Seattle, WA, where she graduated Cum Laude. She
is currently working at Seattle Children's Hospital as a Dietetic
Technician and at the University of Washington as a Research
Assistant. |
| 7 | Public Policy Report
Kathryn Moseley, MS, RD
A change is going to come…
On January 20, 2009, a new administration began, as did debates over new
policy. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have put forth
their plans to jump-start our economy by implementing programs that will
affect all of us. |
| 7 | Stipend Awardees
PNPG
Congratulations to PNPG Speaker Stipends Awardees! |
PNPG Post is a quarterly newsletter which keeps members up to date on
continuing education opportunities, educations resources, legislative issues,
publications, and communications regarding the various PNPG activities and
member benefits. The PNPG Post also provides members with Practice Points.
For information, contact Jan Greer-Carney, MS, RD, LD, at jgreer-c@crhc.org.
Publication of an advertisement in the PNPG Post should not be
construed as endorsement of the advertisement, of the advertiser or
the product by the American Dietetic Association and/or the
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group.
The content of this newsletter does not imply endorsement by the
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic
Association, 2009. Copyright by the Pediatric Nutrition Practice
Group of the American Dietetic Association. All rights reserved.
Jan Greer-Carney, MS, RD, LD
76 Centre Street,
Concord, NH 03301
This publication is supported by a professional grant from the
Nestlé Nutrition Institute of Nestlé, USA, Nutrition Division,
Glendale, CA 91203.
Note: ADA does not endorse the content, products, or services on other Web sites.
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FOR THIS ISSUE:EDITORJan Greer-Carney, ,MS, RD, LD Co-EDITORMonica Nagle, RD, CNSD, LDN COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRCarolyn Silzle, MS, MBA, RD, LD, CSP
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