Effective Treatment for Acute Pancreatitis Depends on Underlying Etiologies

Heinzman and colleagues,1 in the Practice Applications section of the June 2018 issue of this Journal, discuss the increasing incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) in the pediatric population, emphasizing the lack of data on medical nutrition therapy for this condition. They discuss the lack of clarity among dietitians about the term “low-fat diet” for treatment for this population. A sample of dietitians surveyed recommended definitions varying from
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Practice Applications Source Type: research