Dietetics and nutrition

What we eat and drink matters. Good nutrition is important for healthy and growing kids. As parents it can be overwhelming to know just what nutritious foods they need to grow healthy and get the most out of everyday life. Our paediatric dietitians can help.

What is dietetics support for children?

Dietetics is all about how our diet and nutrition can impact our health and wellbeing. Our priority is helping children perform at their best, as well as empowering and educating families on how to overcome feeding challenges and create positive mealtime experiences.

We employ a variety of evidence-based techniques, as well as fun, age-appropriate games when working with you and your child. Our experienced paediatric dietitians support families with general nutritional advice to more complex issues such as weight management, eating disorder, food allergies, enteral feeding, gastrointestinal disorders and more.

What are the goals of dietetics?

Our paediatric dietitians work collaboratively to help set achievable goals for you and your child. Some common ways we can help you and your child may include:

Improve the food variety and nutritional intake in your child’s diet
Promote optimal growth and development for your child
Overcome fussy eating and food aversions
Develop a healthy relationship with food
Create positive mealtime experiences
Improve gut symptoms related to food

Would my child benefit from seeing a dietitian?

Every child is different, but every child can benefit from nutritious food and a nourishing approach to eating. Your child might benefit if they have:

Gastrointestinal conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, reflux, coeliac disease
Developmental delay or disability, including Autism or diabetes
Eating disorders, growth faltering or are malnourished
Weight management e.g. overweight or underweight
Nasogastric and PEG management/weaning
Nutrient deficiencies e.g. iron deficiency
Fussy, selective or picky eating habits
Food allergies and food intolerances