Tag Archive: child nutrition

kidney stone prevention

5 Tips for Preventing Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are extremely common, even affecting young children and teens. Kidney stones are small, pebble-like deposits composed of minerals and salts.

Cassandra Bursma, RD
homemade tube feeding

What You Should Know if You’re Considering Homemade Tube Feeding for Your Child

Thinking of homemade tube feeding formula for your child? There are benefits, but there are also risks and disadvantages. Here’s what you need to know.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Healthy Habits for Young Children

Top Four Healthy Habits for Young Children

Are you following the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations for healthy habits for young children? Check out the AAP's 5-2-1-0 initiative here!

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

Recognizing Pediatric Malnutrition

Malnutrition is an imbalance between nutrients required and nutrients actually taken in. This imbalance results in deficits of energy, protein or micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, that may negatively affect growth and development in children. Both overnutrition and undernutrition are included in this definition. Overnutrition is associated with obesity and resulting chronic disease. An estimated… Continue reading Recognizing Pediatric Malnutrition

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Feeding Your Young Child

Tips for Feeding Your Young Child

Healthy nutrition supports optimal growth and development of your child. Feeding your young child health foods means healthy habits start early.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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