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
Contact Us
Monday, Wednesday Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30PM Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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. Together, the RD and the patient develop realistic goals for promoting good health and wellness.
Pediatrics - Nutrition and Fitness for Life
A program within the Department of Pediatrics focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle for kids while teaching families about balanced eating, active living, and positive habits.
Conditions We Treat
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