Pediatrics - Nutrition
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Research has shown that good nutrition is an important component in the prevention and management of many diseases. It is necessary for optimal growth and development. Nutrition counseling is provided at various sites at Boston Medical Center. An outpatient dietitian is available in the pediatric clinic several hours each week. A dietitian will meet with you to provide individual nutrition counseling.
The dietitians provide counseling for all types of nutrition and medical problems including:
- Poor growth
- Formula intolerance
- Feeding difficulties
- Food allergies
- Lactose intolerance
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Diabetes
- Cardiac abnormalities
- Renal failure
- Obesity
- Sports nutrition
- Vegetarian diets
- Inborn errors of metabolism
- Epilepsy/Ketogenic diets
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6th Floor
Yawkey Center 617.414.4841
Programs and Services
Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition Counseling is provided by a registered dietitian (RD). During a counseling session, the dietitian works with each client, child, and/or parents/guardians to teach healthy eating habits. Counseling is individualized based on the client’s medical, social and ethnic background. Meal plans, food label reading, recipe modification and shopping tips are also provided if needed. The RD and the patient develop goals to together that are realistic for promoting good health and wellness.
Conditions We Treat
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Lactose Intolerance
When the body is unable to digest lactose, a protein found in milk and milk products, it is called lactose intolerance. Bloating, stomach cramps, pain, gas, diarrhea and nausea are the most common symptoms.
When the body is unable to digest lactose, a protein found in milk and milk products, it is called lactose intolerance. Bloating, stomach cramps, pain, gas, diarrhea and nausea are the most common symptoms.
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Obesity in Children
Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity increases the risk of many health issues like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing disorders, stroke and some cancers.
Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity increases the risk of many health issues like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing disorders, stroke and some cancers.
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Diabetes in Children
Diabetes is condition in which the body has too much glucose (sugar) due to a disruption in insulin that comes from the pancreas. Insulin regulates the glucose, which is a major source of energy for cells that make up muscles and other tissues, and also feeds brain function. There are different types of diabetes – type 1 is the most serious and chronic, and type 2 which is also chronic.
Diabetes is condition in which the body has too much glucose (sugar) due to a disruption in insulin that comes from the pancreas. Insulin regulates the glucose, which is a major source of energy for cells that make up muscles and other tissues, and also feeds brain function. There are different types of diabetes – type 1 is the most serious and chronic, and type 2 which is also chronic.
- Epilepsy
Our Team
Inpatient Pediatrics
Kara Choiniere, RD
Jessica Perelli, RD
Pediatric Neurology
Catherine Barry, MS, RD, LDN
Outpatient Pediatric Weight Management
Kate Donovan, MS, RD, LDN
Outpatient Pediatric Gastroenterology
Lauren Berard, RD, LDN