Pediatric Nutrition & Feeding Disorders Clinic
Nutrition plays a critical role in a child’s growth and development. Whether your child is an infant, toddler, or adolescent–good nutrition can help them reach their full potential and keep them healthy and happy from within.
On the other hand, certain medical conditions or poor eating habits that lead to lack of nutrition can impair a child’s development. This is where pediatric nutritionists or registered dieticians come in!
At Oakville Pediatrics, our registered dieticians work closely with children and families to introduce healthy dietary habits and ensure optimal nutrition through diets or supplements. We aim to establish healthy eating habits to ens ure lifelong well-being!
If you believe your child’s nutritional needs are not being met, contact our pediatric nutritionists to start a journey towards healthy living today.
Who Is A Pediatric Nutritionist?
A pediatric nutritionist is a registered dietician (RD) with expertise in assessing and treating nutritional or diet-specific concerns in children based on every child's individual needs. They are trained to deal with a wide variety of dietary issues in children that may be keeping them from leading a healthier and happier life.
Why See a Pediatric Physiotherapist
It is important to understand that each child has unique nutritional needs and require individualized treatment based on their health and dietary needs. The refore, there is no hard and fast rule for dietary planning. A diet plan that works for one child may not work for another.
Only an RD can identify the individual nutritional needs of a child and help overcome barriers to healthy growth and nutrition. At [ Enter Clinic Name Oakville Pediatrics ], pediatric nutritionists adopt a multi-channel approach to help children and families in many ways by addressing the following diet-related issues.
Lack of Nutrition Education & Coaching
Pediatric nutritionists work wi th parents to help them understand the steps and precautions they must take when feeding a child. We can help you find new ways to introduce and incorporate healthy foods into the child’s diet. We also provide unbiased and scientific information to help pa rents make important decisions regarding the child’s diet, such as choosing whether to breastfeed the child or opt for formula milk, etc.
Allergies and Intolerances
We help identify allergies and intolerances in children and provide guidance on how to adap t to the new dietary restrictions without compromising on nutrition. Special meal plans may be required to make sure the child receives all the nutrients they need without experiencing any adverse reactions due to allergies and intolerances.
Picky E ating B ehaviors in Children
Children often prefer certain types of food over others . Such behavior can cause deficiencies. Therefore, RDs work with parents to broaden the child’s perception of food and instill healthy eating habits in them.
Special Diet Needs and Requirements
Whether your child is on a special diet by choice or due to a health condition, a pediatric nutritionist can help design special meal plans that meet the child's individualized requirements to ensure adequate nutrition.
When to Consult a Pediatric Nutritionist
Consult a pediatric nutritionist if you notice any of the following signs/conditions/concerns to ensure optimal health, growth, and nutrition.
- Weaning difficulties
- Picky eating behaviors
- Feeding aversion
- Growth concerns related to diet
- Bowel movement disorder
- Unexplained weight loss
- Excessive weight gain
- Nighttime feeding problems
- Supplementation
- Food allergies
- Breastfeeding issues
- Supplementation concerns
- Special diets, including vegan or vegetarian diets
Healthy eating means healthy living! If you are looking for experienced pediatric nutritionists for your child, contact Oakville Pediatrics today at 905-366-4441 to book your appointment.