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5.3. Nutrition (articles, webinars & fact sheets)
Addressing Secondary Health Complications of Spinal Cord Injury Through Nutrition - United Spinal Association Webinar (Originally Presented 2/2/17)
This webinar provides useful nutritional information for people with SCI/D.
View Webinar Video | View Webinar PPT
Everyday Nutrition for Individuals with SCI - a SCI forum presentation that took place on April 12, 2011 at the University of Washington Medical Center. This presentation discusses the unique nutritional needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries and provides tips for incorporating your nutritional goals into your daily eating habits. Topics include calorie guidelines, protein requirements and other nutrients needed for maintaining healthy skin, heart, weight and bones and for promoting bowel and bladder health. This is also available in video format; see 'related pages' below.
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.
This weight management program is designed for individuals with spinal cord impairments, which includes persons with spinal cord injury, dysfunction and disease. This series was produced by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
