INDIVIDUAL DIETARY ADVICE

You know your child better than anyone and so most of the relevant information needed for assessment can be gathered from the completion of a simple questionnaire which includes a seven day food-frequency chart.  Copies of the questionnaire are available on request. Data from the questionnaire is then analysed and targeted personal dietary advice is outlined, covering the following key areas:

Nutritional Imbalances 

Nutrients covered:

• saturated fats
• trans fats
• polyunsaturated fats
• monounsaturated fats
• essential omega 3 fat  ( ALA )
• essential omega 6 fat ( LA )
• omega 3 fat ( EPA )
• omega 3 fat ( DHA )
• non-milk extrinsic sugars
• calcium
• phosphorous
• magnesium
• vitamin D
• iron
• copper
• zinc
• selenium
• vitamin C
• vitamin E
• iodine
• vitamin B₁₂
• vitamin B₆
• folate 

Personal dietary recommendations are then outlined in detail to address any imbalances, including recipes and advice on nutritional supplements where necessary.

Gut Health & Food Intolerance 

Gastrointestinal health and signs of food intolerance are assessed and appropriate advice given.

Dietary factors affecting gut function include:

• vitamin A
• fibre
• prebiotics
• probiotics

Dietary factors that can be problematic in cases of food intolerance include:

• gluten
• casein
• beta-casein A1
• food additives 

Disordered Eating Behaviour

Problems with selective eating, food jags and food 'addiction' are atckled with a variety of practical strategies.

Q&A Service

E-mail  Emma for ongoing support and advice 

The Individual Dietary Advice service is available for £100  

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Personal Consultation 

• 45 minute consultations
• The Nottingham Road Clinic, Mansfield
• www.nottinghamroadclinic.com
• £50

Nutrition Policy for Carers of Individuals with ASD 

This useful document is designed to provide carers with the very latest research on diet and autism along with practical advice on dealing with food intolerances, restrictive diets and faddy eating.  The policy helps carers to provide excellent nutritional care to their clients and provides a reference tool for when dealing with special dietary modifications.  Ongoing support and guidance to help implement the policy is available via the on-line and telephone Q&A service.

The policy has been available since June 2007 and policy holders will continue to get updates until June 2009 when the policy will be reviewed.  The current price is £50 per copy.

Current policy holders include:

• Eagle House School, Norfolk
• Bradstow School, Kent
• Peterhouse School, Merseyside
• MacIntyre School, Bucks
• Progress Care & Education, Lancashire
• Sybil Elgar School, Middlesex ( National Autistic Society school )
• Sunfield School, Worcestershire
• Sutherland House School, Nottinghamshire
  

If you want to chat to Emma about any of the services available from Brain & Body Nutrition then call now on 01623 882853 or drop her an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Last updated: January 2010