This is a long post...I'm sorry.
Information on Nutrition
To help keep bones strong, people with CP should get enough of these:
calcium, a mineral stored in bones and teeth. Best sources of this include milk, yogurt, cheese, and calcium-fortified juices
vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium from food and supplements. It's found in some fish, such as salmon and tuna, fish liver oil, and in the US, fortified products like milk, orange juice, and cereal. Our bodies also make vitamin D when skin that is not protected by clothes or sunscreen is exposed to the sun.
phosphorus, a mineral that plays a role in the growth of bones and teeth. It's found in milk and milk products, meat, fish, eggs, poultry, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
Val.claims Jess has mild CP, along with 100 other ailments, true or not...if you read this...Jessica eats NONE of these things.
Besides Campbell who walks outside daily , no one gets outside regularly to walk, exercise or get vitamin D...naturally.
Vitamin D deficiency is common especially where I reside due to looong winters, so we take Vit. D vitamins regularly.
Signs of Vitamin D deficiency:
Tingly hands and feet ( both Val and Hannah have mentioned this)
Waddling while walking due to muscle weakness in hips or legs...( Jessica 200%)
Vitamin D also contributes to fatigue and depression ...Val the nurse, who claims she suffers from depression should be on top of this.
Nutrition is important in general, although there is really no specific diet for autism ...it's safe to say that if you are the primary caregiver, parent of an autistic person it's your responsibility to keep their nutrition on track!
There is no reason for stay at home all day Val, to not be researching proper nutritious meal for Jessica who can't do it herself . How can it be " Jessica's CHOICE" when she can't read, or process what actual nutrition is???? She doesn't read ingredients, doesn't buy or pay for the groceries....she doesn't cook or read recipes find good substitutes etc..
YOU ( Val) must provide the healthy foods for her to choose from!!!! Shop for them, fill the cart with FRESH produce, greens, iron riched foods, omega 3s. Proteins ...etc..not processed frozen nuggets, and tots, canned vankamps chilli,beefaroni,canned okra!
But no... Val claims and blames Jessica ... " she's an adult and can make her own choices"
Simply glancing at Jessica you can see she's unhealthy, her skin, the dark circles, they dry brittle hair, poor posture, the death shuffle, she looks the same age As Val. Not to mention her weakness, poor sleep among other things.
As a nurse Val knows better...she's lazy and is no different than that parent rewarding her bratty screaming kid throwing a tantrum with a chocolate bar to behave.
Forgive my rant....this is such a personal issue for me as I work with parents desperate to properly feed their autistic kids who are struggling. I see moms crying desperate to get their children to eat fruits, veg, meats, protein something besides French fries .....and there are many resources out there available to help.
After seeing the difference in kids/adults who have autism, change with better diet and Nutrition it's such a game changer.
Val should be charged with neglect failing to provide the necessities of life for Jessica.
Ok...my rant is done.
Sorry for the long posts.
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Over on Cody Speaks....his mom takes him shopping for a few tnings.
In their cart... Almond milk, healthy cereal, cauliflour, greens, lettuce, sprouts.
Leeza makes sure Cody eats well always! Bananas, berries ,muffins, yoghurt, healthy cereal for breakfast ....always fresh veggies ...REAL cuts of meat...and yes on occasion we see him eat a couple dino nuggets..WITH his salad or fruit bowl.