The majority of children with cerebral palsy (CP) have feeding difficulties and are especially
prone to malnutrition. The early involvement of a multidisciplinary team should aim to …

Commercially produced complete nutritional formulas (CFs) are commonly delivered to
children requiring enteral nutrition via gastrostomy. However, a cultural shift toward …

Objective To determine whether clinical and patient-reported outcomes differ in children
receiving blenderized diets compared with conventional formula. Study design We …

Background To determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in children
receiving a blended diet via a gastrostomy tube. Methods This is a single‐center …

Background The number of patients requiring home enteral nutrition (HEN) continues to
increase. Many of these patients are interested in using blended food instead of, or in …

Objectives: This joint position paper of the Committees of Allied Health Professionals
(CAHP) and Nutrition (CON) of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology …

Blenderised tube feeds (BTF) have become a popular alternative to commercial formula
(CF) for enterally fed children. This study sought to compare gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms …

The popularity of homemade blenderized tube feeding (HBTF) continues to increase among
enteral nutrition (EN) consumers and healthcare providers alike, citing improved feeding …

Pediatric intestinal failure (IF) is the critical reduction of intestinal mass or function below the
amount necessary for normal growth in children. Short‐bowel syndrome (SBS) is the most …

Intestinal failure is defined as a critical reduction of the gut mass or function, below the
minimum needed to absorb nutrients and fluids. The ultimate goal in intestinal failure is to …