nutrient adequacy, but can be nourishing when planned well. Those who decry the safety or efficacy of the special diets sound the alarm that a child can become malnourished on such a diet, but these children are often eating nutritionally barren diets already. In truth, it is the Standard American Diet (SAD) of even a typical child (high in calories, fat and sugar, while devoid of nutrient dense fruits, vegetables, legumes and high quality fats and protein) that should have the medical community up in arms. For many children, when done correctly, the switch to a GFCF or other special diet actually improves their nutritional status. The bottom line is that if a dietary
intervention can be followed in a way that provides adequate nutrition for the growing child, and does not overwhelm the family’s capacity to implement it, this can be a safe, non-invasive and potentially very beneficial adjunct to other therapies. Any family con- sidering a special diet for Autism should be encouraged to find a knowledgeable nutri- tion professional to guide them through the process and ensure the menu is balanced.
Vicki Kobliner MS RD, CD-N is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Holcare Nutrition (
www.holcarenutrition.com). Vicki works with infants, children and adults with diges- tive disorders, food allergies, ADHD, autism and other chronic illness, and provides fertili- ty and prenatal nutrition counseling. Vicki has extensive experience in using dietary modi- fication, appropriate supplementation and functional lab testing to achieve optimal well- ness. She can be reached at 203.834.9949 or
vicki@holcarenutrition.com. See ad page 39.
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