Nutrition Education Program Design For Youth with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
14 November 2008

Abstract

The increased prevalence of childhood obesity has led to rising rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in youth. Recommended nutrition strategies for children with T2DM are not well delineated. Adult recommendations for T2DM do not take into account different stages of physical and psychological growth. Nutrition recommendations for children with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) also are not applicable to youth with T2DM, who generally require interventions to promote weight loss. A nutrition education program was developed for youth with T2DM, with attention to current nutrition recommendations and the delivery of nutrition education to obese children, children with T1DM, adults with T2DM, and children with T2DM. Together with program development strategies, a summary of relevant content and mode of delivery is presented for a nutrition education program intended specifically for youth with T2DM at The Hospital for Sick Children.

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La prévalence accrue de l'obésité infantile a fait grimper les taux de diabète de type 2 (DT2) chez les enfants. Les stratégies nutritionnelles recommandées pour les enfants atteints de cette maladie ne sont pas bien définies. Les recommandations pour les adultes souffrant de DT2 ne tiennent pas compte des différents stades de croissance physique et psychologique. Les recommandations nutritionnelles pour les enfants souffrant du diabète de type 1 (DT1) ne s'appliquent pas non plus à ceux qui sont atteints du type 2, car ces derniers ont en général besoin d'interventions pour promouvoir la perte de poids. Un programme d'éducation en nutrition a été conçu pour les enfants souffrant de DT2, en prêtant attention aux recommandations nutritionnelles actuelles et à l'éducation en nutrition auprès des enfants obèses, des enfants atteints de DT1, des adultes et enfants atteints de DT2. Les stratégies de conception du programme sont présentées ainsi qu'un résumé du contenu et du mode de diffusion pertinents pour un programme d'éducation en nutrition destiné aux enfants souffrant de DT2 à l'Hospital for Sick Children.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 69Number 4December 2008
Pages: 192 - 197

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Version of record online: 14 November 2008

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Jennifer Buccino, MEd, RD, CDE
Division of Endocrinology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON
Denis Daneman, MB, BCh, FRCPC
Division of Endocrinology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON
Jill Hamilton, MD, FRCPC
Division of Endocrinology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON

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