Feeding difficulties is a broad term that encompasses various problematic eating behaviours. Dietitian’s can assess your child’s nutritional needs, identify any potential deficiencies, and provide tailored strategies to encourage balanced eating habits.
Poor growth in children and adolescents can indicate underlying nutritional deficiencies or health issues and may lead to developmental delays. We would create a personalised nutrition intervention plan with energy-dense, nutrient-rich foods, and provide education to promote healthy eating practices.
Our dietitians work collaboratively with you and your child or teenager to establish shared goals and promote a healthier state of mind and body.
Nutritional deficiencies are quite common in children with limited dietary intake and variety, particularly low levels of iron and vitamins B, C, and D. Our dietitians offer expertise in food-first approaches as well as supplementation options to support your child’s health.
Constipation in children is a common issue that can cause discomfort and distress. A dietitian can help by assessing dietary habits and providing tailored recommendations to increase fibre intake and hydration.
Enteral feeding in children is a method of providing nutrition directly to the stomach or intestines through a tube, typically used when a child cannot eat enough by mouth due to medical conditions. Our expert dietitians can help ensure that enterally fed children receive the nutrition they need to thrive and support for families to ensure effective feeding at home
Our dietitians can play an essential role in supporting children with disabilities by assessing their nutritional needs and developing tailored dietary interventions that address specific dietary restrictions or requirements. We can help manage issues such as feeding difficulties, weight management, or nutrient deficiencies often associated with certain disabilities.
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