A Registered Dietitian Working for the Early Intervention Program Meets

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Essay

A registered dietitian working for the early intervention program meets a family whose first baby was born with Down syndrome. They have been feeding their infant St. John's wort, an herbal remedy they feel will cure or improve the mental functioning of their child. What would be important information for the dietitian to counsel and teach the family?

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