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Nutrition Implications of Pediatric Congenital Heart Defects

June 17, 2013

Congenital heart defects in the pediatric population are a serious condition. Many defects require surgical intervention to correct or improve the problem. Often, there are nutrition-related implications associated with heart defects. Here is more information about how nutrition may be affected to help you understand this aspect of your child’s health. The Link between Nutrition [...]

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Does Your Child Need Feeding Therapy?

June 10, 2013

There are a variety of reasons why a child may need feeding therapy. To many of us, it would seem like eating should be a basic instinct. However, eating is one of the most complex activities we do, especially for the developing, young child. Eating involves several processes in the body, including sensory, oral-motor, muscular, [...]

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5 Healthy Summer Habits for Your Family

June 3, 2013

Summer is a perfect time to focus on getting healthy, especially for kids. Read this list for healthy ideas for your family that take little effort and can make a big difference. 5 Tips for a Healthy Family This Summer: Buy healthy food that’s in season. During the summer, there are plenty of healthy foods [...]

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The Impact of Nutrition on ADHD

May 28, 2013

For families dealing with ADHD, nutrition concerns or questions may arise. Although there is not clear evidence for diet modifications that can treat the cause of ADHD, there are nutritional guidelines that can affect symptoms and accompanying behaviors. The Following are Some Nutritional Considerations for Children with ADHD: Meal Patterning: There is a reason why [...]

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Cooking Greens Made Simple

May 20, 2013

Swiss chard, kale, spinach, mustard greens, collard greens, bok choy… the word “superfood” is synonymous with all dark, leafy green vegetables. The reason why is because they pack such a large nutritional punch. In general, dark leafy greens are loaded in vitamin A, folate, fiber, and also provide minerals like calcium and iron. They are [...]

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Healthy Twists on Your Kids Favorite Foods

May 13, 2013

Let’s face it; kids have their favorite foods and those foods may not be the healthiest choices. Wouldn’t it be nice if we, as parents, could make healthier versions of foods that kids actually enjoyed? Well, you can! These recipes have been kid-tested and approved in my office (and home). Below are a few ideas on healthy [...]

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Parents’ Roles in Creating Healthy Eaters

May 6, 2013

At some point during your young child’s life, you may face challenges that involve getting them to eat well. Often, the first challenge presents itself during the toddler years, in which children can become quite picky and more defiant. As kids are exposed to so many unhealthy foods that are specifically marketed towards kids and [...]

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Eating Disorders in Children and Teens

April 29, 2013

Eating disorders are a scary topic for parents. It is critical to be aware of signs that your child may be at risk for developing an eating disorder. The earlier you can get professional intervention, the better outcomes your child will have. You may be able to prevent the eating disorder from taking over your [...]

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5 Things a Dietitian Can Do for You and Your Child (that you might not know)

April 22, 2013

When you think of a dietitian, you probably think of healthy eating and weight loss. But dietitians are trained to manage many more  areas of health than that! Pediatric nutrition is a highly specialized field since infants and children are continuously growing and developing. Furthermore, there are several diagnoses that are specific to infants and [...]

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Spring Clean Your Family’s Diet

April 17, 2013

Spring is here and, just like we give the house a good spring cleaning, this is a great time to do the same for your entire family’s diet.  The growing season is beginning which means farmers’ markets will be opening in the next few weeks or months. In addition, we will be able to finally [...]

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