Research has shown that good nutrition is necessary for optimal growth and development and an important component in the prevention and management of many diseases. Dietitians are available to meet with pediatric patients and their families to provide individualized nutrition counseling for for all types of nutrition and medical problems, including:
- Crecimiento deficiente
- Anomalías cardíacas
- Diabetes
- Dificultades para alimentarse
- Alergias alimentarias
- Intolerancia a la leche de fórmula
- Trastornos gastrointestinales
- Errores congénitos del metabolismo
- Ketogenic diet for epilepsy
- Intolerancia a la lactosa
- Renal (kidney) failure
- Nutrición deportiva
- Vegetarian and specialized diets
- Weight management and obesity
Contáctenos
Departamento de Pediatría
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Clínicas de especialidades
Nutrición y Aptitud para la Vida (Pediatría)
A program within the Department of Pediatrics focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle for children while teaching families about balanced eating, active living, and positive habits.
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Tratamientos y servicios
Nuestro equipo
Inpatient Pediatric Care
- Kara Choiniere, RD
- Jessica Perelli, RD
Outpatient Pediatric Care
Gastroenterología
- Lauren Berard, RD, LDN
Neurología
- Catherine Barry, MS, RD, LDN
Weight Management
- Kate Donovan, MS, RD, LDN