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NutritionCholesterol A pamphlet from Craig Hospital that reviews what is cholesterol,what makes cholesterol work; how to be tested , and how to make healthy food selections. Cutting the Fat An article by Craig Hospital Research Department from their SCI Health and Wellness series that discusses ways to decrease fat in one's diet and it's role in keeping the heart and circulatory system healthy. CWI Medical Full line medical supply company specializing in medical nutrition, incontinence and ambulatory products. Informative articles and online shopping. EatRight® Home-Based Weight Management Program A presentation about the EatRight® program from the New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center's 3rd Annual Stepping Forward-Staying Informed Consumer Conference (Nov 2007). Go Your Own Weigh Article that discusses weight management for individuals with spinal cord injury. Three individuals discuss their methods for loosing or maintaining weight after SCI. From Pushin' On Newsletter, Winter, 1999, Vol 17(1), produced by the RRTC on Secondary Conditions of SCI at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dept. of P M & R. Health Promotion Topics from CROWD Health promotion materials from the Center for Research on Women with Disabilities. Topics include Physical Activity, Weight Management, Smoking, Depression, Stress and Women Living Well with Physical Limitations. All materials are available in English and Spanish. Healthy Living: Nutrition Questions and Answers regarding nutritonal needs and weight management following spinal cord injury. From Pushin' On Newsletter, Winter, 1999, Vol 17(1), produced by the RRTC on Secondary Conditions of SCI at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dept. of P M & R. Making a Difference with Nutrition by: Angela Paison , RD This article appears on SpinZine, April, 2000 discussing the need for clinical guidelines in nutrition, specific nutrition needs of individuals with SCI and plans for developing these guidelines. Maintaining Healthy Skin - Part 1 Consumer Education pamphlet by the NW Regional SCI System, University of Washington, on maintaining healthy skin. Maintaining Healthy Skin - Part 2 Consumer Education pamphlet by the NW Regional SCI System, University of Washington, covering skin inspection and prevention of skin injuries. Nutrition Guidelines for Individuals with SCI Nutritional information from the Northwest Regional SCI System, SCI Forums Report June 2006. Weight Management following SCI - SCI InfoSheet #8 PDF Format - or - Text Format Updated Dec 2004 - Emphasizes the importance of a good food plan for individuals following SCI. Discusses changes to the body after SCI that influence food selection; weight control; and nutrients. Produced by the RRTC in Secondary Complications in SCI at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dept. of P M & R. 1996 Preventive Nutrition: Preventing Weight Gain A summary of a presentation discussing the EatRight® weight management program. From Pushin' On Newsletter, Winter, 1999, Vol 17(1), produced by the RRTC on Secondary Conditions of SCI at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dept. of P M & R. Research Update: Weight Management and Wellness of Individuals with SCI An article from Pushin' On reviewing an ongoing research project designed to help individuals with SCI to better manage their weight (July, 2001). Skin: It's too much pressure. An article by Craig Hospital Research Department from their SCI Health and Wellness series that looks at the health issues that increase or decrease your RISK of having skin problems. The Skinny on Dieting An article from New Mobility magazine (June, 2000) by Nancy Becker Kennedy where she describes a diet plan she has found successful for controlling her weight. She has learned that with quadriplegia she needs to limit her daily caloric intake. Spinal Cord Injury Manual for Patients and Family By: Louis Calder Memorial Library of the University of Miami School of Medicine (UMSM) and related organizations. An online manual that includes information on nutrition, skin management, urinary tract management, bowel program, respiratory management, sexuality, medical complications, etc. Weight Gain Aging, SCI and the Battle of the Bulge A pamphlet from Craig Hospital that discusses the problem of weight gain as one ages with SCI and what to do to control one's weight. Weight Management and Wellness among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Research Update Newsletter, September, 2002 PDF Format [Evaluate] Weight Management & Wellness Among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: Modification of the EatRight© Program
UAB's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation developed and studied a weight management program to find out if it is an equally safe and effective individuals with SCI. |