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Do you have a child with an eating disorder or condition? Are you concerned about your child getting the nutrients necessary for him or her to grow up strong and healthy? If your answer to these questions is ‘yes,’ it’s time to find a pediatric nutritionist. Pediatric nutritionists are registered dietitians who specialize in the nutritional needs of children. Not all children need the same nutrition. Age, medical conditions, and physical size determine what your child should be eating. How Do ... [Read More]
Pediatric Nutrition
Why Your Child Should Have A Pediatric Nutritionist
If you are a parent, you know the struggle of getting your children to eat a healthy and nutritious diet every day. Your children’s nutrition is a critical component of their development, and it’s important to ensure they get the right nutrients to help them grow up strong and healthy. A lack of good nutrition can affect your child’s development and growth as well as cause a host of health problems. For these reasons, you should consider seeing a pediatric nutritionist to evaluate if your chil ... [Read More]
Things NOT to Feed Babies Under 1 Year Old
In your baby’s first year of life, he or she is incredibly strong and develop quickly, but also still very vulnerable. Most babies can consume solid foods at about six months old. While you’re there to help them try many new tastes and textures, be sure to keep in mind this list of foods that should be avoided while your baby is under 1 year old. Honey Honey is a great sugar alternative for kids and adults of a certain age. It’s sweet and all natural. However, it should not be fed to bab ... [Read More]
On-Staff Pediatric Nutritionist
Nutrition is an essential part of your child’s health and development. It’s not always easy to tell if your children are getting the proper nutrients they need, especially if eating disorders or other health conditions are present. Providing nutrition education that encourages healthy eating habits is a big job – that’s why we have a pediatric nutritionist available at Children’s Health Care in Massachusetts. Our board-certified pediatric nutritionist, Sally Cargill Knapp, is dedicated to work ... [Read More]
The Importance of Good Pediatric Nutrition
Good pediatric nutrition is important to your child’s health today and for the future. In fact, what you feed your infant can conceivably affect his or her health in adulthood. From the beginning of life, a newborn is set on a trek that will arrive at one of two destinations: a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle. Parents who make good nutritional choices for their kids throughout childhood assist in keeping childhood obesity at bay as well as other diseases that can develop in adulthood like h ... [Read More]
