Fueling Healthy Growth and Development: Proper nutrition is the foundation of your child’s health, affecting everything from physical growth and brain development to immune function and academic performance. Our pediatric nutrition counseling services provide personalized guidance to help your child develop healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.

Comprehensive Nutrition Services:

Growth Monitoring & Assessment:

• Detailed analysis of growth charts and patterns
• BMI calculation and interpretation
• Body composition assessment
• Identification of growth concerns (failure to thrive, obesity, etc.)
• Tracking growth velocity and percentiles

Nutritional Evaluations:

• Complete dietary history and analysis
• Identification of nutrient deficiencies
• Assessment of eating patterns and behaviors
• Evaluation of food allergies and intolerances
• Review of supplement use

Personalized Nutrition Counseling:

For Infants:

• Breastfeeding support and guidance
• Formula selection and preparation
• Introduction of solid foods (baby-led weaning vs. traditional)
• Managing reflux and feeding difficulties
• Transitioning to cup and table foods

For Toddlers & Preschoolers:

• Managing picky eating
• Establishing healthy meal and snack routines
• Portion size guidance
• Preventing nutrient deficiencies
• Addressing food jags and neophobia

For School-Age Children:

• Balanced meal planning
• Healthy lunch box ideas
• Managing after-school snacking
• Sports nutrition for active kids
• Addressing weight concerns

For Adolescents:

• Nutrition for puberty and growth spurts
• Sports performance nutrition
• Managing eating disorders
• Vegetarian and vegan nutrition
• Independent healthy eating skills

Specialized Nutrition Support:

Food Allergies & Intolerances:

• Comprehensive allergy management
• Elimination diet guidance
• Safe food introduction protocols
• Reading food labels
• Emergency action plans
• Nutritional adequacy on restricted diets

Chronic Conditions:

• Diabetes management and carbohydrate counting
• Celiac disease and gluten-free nutrition
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) nutrition
• Kidney disease dietary management
• Heart-healthy eating for high cholesterol
• Nutrition for gastrointestinal disorders

Weight Management:

• Underweight/Failure to Thrive:
  • High-calorie, nutrient-dense meal plans
  • Strategies to increase appetite
  • Addressing underlying medical issues
  • Monitoring catch-up growth
• Overweight & Obesity:
  • Family-based weight management approach
  • Sustainable lifestyle changes (not dieting)
  • Increasing physical activity
  • Reducing screen time
  • Building healthy relationship with food
  • Addressing emotional eating

Eating Disorders:

• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia nervosa
• Binge eating disorder
• ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
• Disordered eating patterns
• Coordination with mental health providers

Special Diets:

• Vegetarian and vegan nutrition for children
• Ketogenic diet for epilepsy
• Low-FODMAP for IBS
• Anti-inflammatory diets
• Cultural and religious dietary needs

Practical Nutrition Education:

Meal Planning & Preparation:

• Weekly meal planning strategies
• Quick and healthy recipes
• Batch cooking and meal prep
• Budget-friendly nutrition
• Grocery shopping tips
• Involving kids in meal preparation

Healthy Eating Habits:

• Division of responsibility in feeding
• Creating positive mealtime environments
• Avoiding food battles
• Teaching intuitive eating
• Role modeling healthy behaviors
• Managing restaurant and party eating

Supplement Guidance:

• Vitamin and mineral recommendations
• Probiotics and gut health
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Iron supplementation
• Vitamin D requirements
• Evidence-based vs. marketing claims

Our Approach: We believe in evidence-based, family-centered nutrition counseling. We work with you to create realistic, sustainable changes that fit your family’s lifestyle, culture, and preferences. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all diets or restrictive eating plans for children.

Collaborative Care: Our registered dietitians work closely with:

• Pediatricians
• Gastroenterologists
• Endocrinologists
• Speech therapists (for feeding issues)
• Occupational therapists
• Mental health professionals
• School nurses and counselors