Publications

The test of variables of attention (TOVA): Internal consistency (Q1 vs. Q2 and Q3 vs. Q4) in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Llorente, A.M., Voigt, R., Jensen, C.L., Fraley, J.K., Heird, W.C., Rennie, K.M. 2008. The test of variables of attention (TOVA): Internal consistency (Q1 vs. Q2 and Q3 vs. Q4) in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Child Neuropsychology. 14(4):314-322.

Bicarbonate kinetics and predicted energy expenditure in critically ill children - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sy, J., Gourishankar, A., Gordon, W.E., Griffin, D., Zurakowski, D., Roth, R.M., Coss-Bu, J., Jefferson, L., Heird, W., Castillo, L. 2008. Bicarbonate kinetics and predicted energy expenditure in critically ill children. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 88(2):340-347.

Infant feeding and vision - (Review Article)

Heird, W.C. 2008. Infant feeding and vision. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 87(5):1120.

Nutritional management of preterm infants postdischarge - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2008. Nutritional management of preterm infants postdischarge. In: Duggan, C., Watkins, J.B., Walker, W.A., editors. Nutrition In Pediatrics. 4th edition. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker Inc. p. 395-402.

Circadian rhythms in myocardial metabolism and contractile function; influence of workload and oleate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Durgan, D.J., Moore, M.W.S., Ha, N.P., Egbejimi, O., Fields, A., Mbawuike, U., Egbejimi, A., Shaw, C.A., Bray, M.S., Nannegari, V., Hickson-Bick, D.L., Heird, W.C., Dyck, J.R.B., Chandler, M.P., Young, M.E. 2007. Circadian rhythms in myocardial metabolism and contractile function; influence of workload and oleate. American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 293(4):H2385-H2393.

OMEGA-3 LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN OLDER CHILDREN - (Review Article)

Heird, W.C. 2007. Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in older children. Journal of Pediatrics. 150(5):457-459.

Supplementation of orange juice with docosahexaenoic acid improves plasma phospholipid DHA content of children - (Abstract)

Hawthorne, K.M., Abrams, S.A., Heird, W.C. 2007. Supplementation of orange juice with docosahexaenoic acid improves plasma phospholipid DHA content of children [abstract]. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, May 5-8, 2007, Toronto, Canada. Abstract No. 8431.5. Available: http://www.abstracts2view.com/pas/view.php?nu=PAS07L1_2402.

Progress in promoting breast-feeding, combating malnutrition, and composition and use of infant formula, 1981-2006 - (Review Article)

Heird, W.C. 2007. Progress in promoting breast-feeding, combating malnutrition, and composition and use of infant formula, 1981-2006. Journal of Nutrition. 137:499S-502S.

Nutritional Needs - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2007. Nutritional needs. In: Kliegman, R.M., Jenson, H.B., Behrman, R.E., Stanton, B.F., editors. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th edition. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. p. 209-214.

The feeding of infants and children - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2007. The feeding of infants and children. In: Kliegman, R.M., Jenson, H.B., Behrman, R.E., Stanton, B.F., editors. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th edition. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. p. 214-225.

Food insecurity, hunger, and undernutrition - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2007. Food insecurity, hunger, and undernutrition. In: Kliegman, R.M., Jenson, H.B., Behrman, R.E., Stanton, B.F., editors. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th edition. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia. PA. p. 226-232.

Body-composition assessment in infancy: Air-displacement plethysmography compared with a reference 4-compartment model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ellis, K.J., Yao, M., Shypailo, R.J., Urlando, A., Wong, W.W., Heird, W.C. 2007. Body-composition assessment in infancy: Air-displacement plethysmography compared with a reference 4-compartment model. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 85(1):90-95.

Protein and amino acid metabolism and requirements - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C., Kashyap, S. 2006. Protein and amino acid metabolism and requirements. In: Polin, R.A., Fox, W.W., Abman, S.H., editors. Fetal and Neonatal Physiology. 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Sanders. p. 527-539.

Nutrient requirements of term and preterm infants - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2006. Nutrient requirements of term and preterm infants. In: Burg, F.D., Ingelfinger, J.R., Polin, R.A., Gershon, A.A., editors. Current Pediatric Therapy. 18th edition. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier. p. 66-71.

BIOCHEMICAL HOMEOSTASIS AND BODY GROWTH ARE RELIABLE END POINTS IN CLINICAL NUTRITION TRIALS - (Review Article)

Heird, W.C. 2005. Biochemical homeostasis and body growth are reliable end points in clinical nutrition trials. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 64:297-303.

USE OF A NOVEL PEDIATRIC BODY COMPOSITION TECHNIQUE FOR ASSESSING BODY FATNESS AND ITS CHANGES DURING THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF LIFE - (Abstract)

Yao, M., Heird, W.C., Wong, W.W., Shypailo, R.J., Urlando, A., Ellis, K.J. 2005. Use of a novel pediatric body composition technique for assessing body fatness and its changes during the first 6 months of life. Pediatric Academic Society 2005, 57:1458.

The role of essential fatty acids in development - (Review Article)

Heird, W.C., Lapillonne, A. 2005. The role of essential fatty acids in development. Annual Review of Nutrition. 25:549-571.

Knowing what's the best for baby to eat - (Popular Publication) - (26-Feb-05)

Use of a novel pediatric body composition technique for assessing body fatness and its changes during the first 6 month of life - (Abstract)

Yao, M., Heird, W.C., Wong, W.W., Shypailo, R.J., Urlando, A., Ellis, K.J. 2005. Use a novel pediatric body composition technique for assessing body fatness and its changes during the first 6 month of life [abstract]. Pediatric Academic Society. 57:1458.

NUTRITIONAL INFLUENCES ON INFANT DEVELOPMENT - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C., Voigt, R.G. 2005. Nutritional influences on infant development. In: Bhatia,J., editor. Perinatal Nutrition: Optimizing Infant Health and Development. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker. p. 153-164.

Taurine in neonatal nutrition - revisited - (Other)

Heird, W.C. 2004. Taurine in neonatal nutrition - revisited. Archives of Disease in Childhood: Retal and Neonatal Edition. 89:F472-F473.

Nutrition in pediatrics: basic science and clinical applications - (Review Article)

Heird, W.C. 2004. Nutrition in pediatrics: Basic science and clinical applications. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 80(4):1091.

USE OF A NOVEL PEDIATRIC BODY COMPOSITION TECHNIQUE FOR ASSESING BODY FATNESS IN INFANTS - (Abstract)

Ellis, K.J., Yao, M., Heird, W.C., Wong, W.W., Urlando, A., Shypailo, R.J. 2004. Use of a novel pediatric body composition technique for assesing body fatness in infants [abstract]. Obesity Research. (Suppl.)12:A56.

Infancy and childhood - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C., Cooper, A. 2006. Infancy and childhood. In: Shils, M.E., Shike, M., Ross, A.C., Caballero, B., Cousins, R.J., editors. Modern Nutrition in Health and Desease. 10th edition. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 797-817.

Nutritional management of infants and children with specific diseases or other conditions - (Book/Chapter)

Cooper, A., Heird, W.C. 2006. Nutritional management of infants and children with specific diseases or other conditions. In: Shils, M.E., Shike, M., Ross, A.C., Caballero, B., Cousins, R.J., editors. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. 10th edition. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 991-1003.

USE OF A NOVEL PEDIATRIC BODY COMPOSITION TECHNIQUE FOR ASSESSING BODY FATNESS IN INFANTS - (Abstract)

SHYPAILO, R.J., YAO, M., HEIRD, W.C., WONG, W.W., URLANDO, A., ELLIS, K.J. USE OF A NOVEL PEDIATRIC BODY COMPOSITION TECHNIQUE FOR ASSESSING BODY FATNESS IN INFANTS. Pediatric Academic Society. 2004.

Intravenous feeding - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2006. Intravenous feeding. In: Thureen, P., Hay, W., editors. Neonatal Nutrition and Metabolism. 2nd Edition. NY: Cambridge University Press. p. 312-331.

The role of essential fatty acids in development - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2006. The role of essential fatty acids in development. In: Thureen, P., Hay, W., editors. Neonatal Nutrition and Metabolism. 2nd edition. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. p. 147-160.

Effects of maternal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on neuropsychological and visual status of former breast-fed infants at five years of age - (Abstract)

Jensen, C., Voigt, R., Llorente, A., Peters, S., Prager, T., Zou, Y., Fraley, K., Heird, W. 2004. Effects of maternal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation on neuropsychological and visual status of former breast-fed infants at five years of age [abstract]. Pediatric Research. 55(4):181A.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids and gene expression - (Review Article)

Lapillone, A., Clarke, S.D., Heird, W.C. 2004. Polyunsaturated fatty acids and gene expression. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. 7:151-156.

Reply: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for postpartum depression - (Other)

Llorente, A., Jensen, C.L., Heird, W.C. 2004. Reply: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for postpartum depression. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 190:583.

Nutritional requirements - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2004. Nutritional requirements. In: Behrman, R.E., Kleigman, R. M., Jenson, H. B., editors. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th edition. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Sanders. p. 153-157.

The feeding of infants and children - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2004. The feeding of infants and children. In: Behrman, R.E., Kleigman, R.M., Jenson, H.B., editors. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th edition. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Sanders. p. 157-167.

Food insecurity, hunger, and undernutrition - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2004. Food insecurity, hunger, and undernutrition. In: Behrman, R.E., Kleigman, R.M., Jenson, H.B., editors. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th edition. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Sanders. p. 167-173.

Vitamin deficiencies and excesses - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2004. Vitamin deficiencies and excesses. In: Behrman, R.E., Kleigman, R.M., Jenson, H.B., editors. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th edition. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Sanders. p. 177-190.

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in chronic childhood disorders: panacea, promising, or placebo - (Other)

Agostoni, C., Heird, W.C. 2004. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in chronic childhood disorders: panacea, promising, or placebo. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 38(1):2-3.

Fats and fatty acids - (Book/Chapter)

Heird, W.C. 2004. Fats and fatty acids. In: Kleinman, R.E. editor. Pediatric Nutrition Handbook. 5th Edition. Elk Grove Village. American Academy Press. p. 261-284.

THE PROTEIN METABOLIC RESPONSE TO HIV INFECTION IN YOUNG CHILDREN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

JAHOOR, F., ABRAMSON, S., HEIRD, W.C. 2003. THE PROTEIN METABOLIC RESPONSE TO HIV INFECTION IN YOUNG CHILDREN. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION. 78(1):182-189.

THE START HEALTHY FEEDING GUIDELINES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butte, N.F., Cobb, K., Dwyer, J., Graney, L., Heird, W.C., Rickard, K. 2004. The start healthy feeding guidelines for infants and toddlers. Journal Of The American Dietetic Association. 104(3):442-454.

FATTY ACID PROFILE OF BUCCAL CHEEK CELL PHOSPHOLIPIDS IS A NONINVASIVE MARKER OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID STATUS IN PIGLETS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lapillonne, A., Demar, J.C., Nannegari, V., Heird, W.C. 2002. Fatty acid profile of buccal cheek cell phospholipids is a noninvasive marker of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status in piglets. Journal of Nutrition. 132(8):2319-2323.

CYSTEINE SUPPLEMENTATION IMPROVES THE ERYTHROCYTE GLUTATHIONE SYNTHESIS RATE IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE EDEMATOUS MALNUTRITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BADALOO,A., REID,M., FORRESTER,T., HEIRD,W.C., JAHOOR,F. ., CYSTEINE SUPPLEMENTATION IMPROVES THE ERYTHROCYTE GLUTATHIONE SYNTHESIS RATE IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE EDEMATOUS MALNUTRITION, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION. 2002. v. 76(3). p. 646-652.

THE ACUTE-PHASE PROTEIN RESPONSE TO INFECTION IN EDEMATOUS AND NONEDEMATOUS PROTEIN-ENERGY MALNUTRITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

REID, M., BADALOO, A., FORRESTER, T., MORLESE, J.F., HEIRD, W.C., JAHOOR, F. 2002. THE ACUTE-PHASE PROTEIN RESPONSE TO INFECTION IN EDEMATOUS AND NONEDEMATOUS PROTEIN-ENERGY MALNUTRITION. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION. 76(6):1409-1415.

RESPONSE OF SPLANCHNIC AND WHOLE-BODY LEUCINE KINETICS TO TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH EDEMATOUS PROTEIN-ENERGY MALNUTRITION ACCOMPANIED BY INFECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

REID, M., BADALOO, A., FORRESTER, T., HEIRD, W.C., JAHOOR, F. 2002. RESPONSE OF SPLANCHNIC AND WHOLE-BODY LEUCINE KINETICS TO TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH EDEMATOUS PROTEIN-ENERGY MALNUTRITION ACCOMPANIED BY INFECTION. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION. 76:633-640.