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Nutrition
Helping Kids Get the Nutrients They Need
¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's registered dietitian nutritionists give kids the fuel to grow up healthy. We help children thrive through nutrition and healthy choices.</p>\r\n<p>Our team works with renowned ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· specialists in gastroenterology (digestive health), endocrinology (hormones and growth), nephrology (kidney health) and many others. We’re part of nationally and internationally recognized programs for kids with cystic fibrosis, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease.</p>\r\n<p>We help kids who are in the hospital get the nutrients they need to heal. We also provide outpatient nutrition counseling services and meal planning for children of all ages, health needs and abilities.</p>\r\n<p>Our goal is to improve children’s health through nutrition. That’s why we’re involved in research and prevention activities that help kids with nutrition-related diseases live better. We want your child to be their healthiest, inside and out.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-c8f55e9860 class=cmp-text>
¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's registered dietitian nutritionists give kids the fuel to grow up healthy. We help children thrive through nutrition and healthy choices.
Our team works with renowned ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· specialists in gastroenterology (digestive health), endocrinology (hormones and growth), nephrology (kidney health) and many others. We’re part of nationally and internationally recognized programs for kids with cystic fibrosis, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease.
We help kids who are in the hospital get the nutrients they need to heal. We also provide outpatient nutrition counseling services and meal planning for children of all ages, health needs and abilities.
Our goal is to improve children’s health through nutrition. That’s why we’re involved in research and prevention activities that help kids with nutrition-related diseases live better. We want your child to be their healthiest, inside and out.
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We have many pediatric nutrition specialists and locations — find the care closest to you:</p>\r\n"}} id=text-9d1a5ce45c class=cmp-text>
We have many pediatric nutrition specialists and locations — find the care closest to you:
Conditions & Treatments</h2>"}} id=text-1f7a0a1a7f class=cmp-text>
Conditions & Treatments
We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.</p>"}} id=text-e61ce5b4ae class=cmp-text>
We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Aerodigestive Disorders
Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Cancer
Celiac Disease
Eating Disorders
Failure to Thrive
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Gastrointestinal Problems
Hemolytic Anemia
Hemophilia
Lymphoma (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
Malabsorption
Obesity
Pulmonary Stenosis
Sickle Cell Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Related Specialties
The more you know, the better you can help your child succeed. Learn more about nutrition and fitness from the experts at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· KidsHealth.org.</p>"}} id=text-35f33d15f7 class=cmp-text>
The more you know, the better you can help your child succeed. Learn more about nutrition and fitness from the experts at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· KidsHealth.org.
What are food allergies? Use this kid-friendly guide to talk to your child about food allergies, allergy testing and more.</p>"}} id=text-21a968cd73 class=cmp-text>
What are food allergies? Use this kid-friendly guide to talk to your child about food allergies, allergy testing and more.
Picky eaters can make mealtimes tough. See how to keep your toddler happy and healthy.</p>"}} id=text-57c8d11023 class=cmp-text>
Picky eaters can make mealtimes tough. See how to keep your toddler happy and healthy.
Expert Clinical Nutrition Services for Kids
Our nutrition team helps children who have problems with how they eat or digest food. We also see kids with food allergies, celiac disease, eating disorders and weight issues. Whether your child has a condition that affects growth and development or needs healthy food guidance, we’re here for you.</p>"}} id=text-b71fd134fa class=cmp-text>
Our nutrition team helps children who have problems with how they eat or digest food. We also see kids with food allergies, celiac disease, eating disorders and weight issues. Whether your child has a condition that affects growth and development or needs healthy food guidance, we’re here for you.
4,500+
Children we care for each year
24
Registered dietitians on our team
3,059
Video visits with patients
Delaware Valley/Philadelphia Highlights
<b>We’re ranked one of the best in the country. </b><a href=\"https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/de/nemours-alfred-i-dupont-hospital-for-children-6310110/pediatric-rankings/gastroenterology-and-gi-surgery\" target=\"_blank\"><i>U.S. News & World Report</i> </a> ranks our pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery programs, which includes our nutrition team, among the best you can find.</p>"}} id=text-ec850357a7 class=cmp-text>
We’re ranked one of the best in the country.  ranks our pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery programs, which includes our nutrition team, among the best you can find.
<b>Our teach-in kitchen helps you build healthy cooking skills. </b>We offer training and events throughout the year.</p>"}} id=text-3c6e8b2c36 class=cmp-text>
Our teach-in kitchen helps you build healthy cooking skills. We offer training and events throughout the year.
<b>We’re skilled in advanced medical nutrition therapies.</b> We create custom nutrition plans for kids with medical conditions. We have a lot of experience helping children improve their health during treatment and beyond.</p>"}} id=text-5a80c716dc class=cmp-text>
We’re skilled in advanced medical nutrition therapies. We create custom nutrition plans for kids with medical conditions. We have a lot of experience helping children improve their health during treatment and beyond.
<b>We create balanced meal plans that fit your family. </b>Our team works with your family to understand your likes, dislikes and lifestyle. We design meal and snack plans that are healthy and easy to follow.</p>"}} id=text-2e4f22a6d5 class=cmp-text>
We create balanced meal plans that fit your family. Our team works with your family to understand your likes, dislikes and lifestyle. We design meal and snack plans that are healthy and easy to follow.
Expert Clinical Nutrition Services for Kids
Our nutrition team helps children who have problems with how they eat or digest food. We also see kids with food allergies, celiac disease, eating disorders and weight issues. Whether your child has a condition that affects growth and development or needs healthy food guidance, we’re here for you.</p>"}} id=text-640e2172c9 class=cmp-text>
Our nutrition team helps children who have problems with how they eat or digest food. We also see kids with food allergies, celiac disease, eating disorders and weight issues. Whether your child has a condition that affects growth and development or needs healthy food guidance, we’re here for you.
4,500+
Children we care for each year at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·
24
Registered dietitians on our team
3,059
Video visits with patients
Florida Highlights
<b>We’re part of important pediatric research. </b>Ours is one of few pediatric hospitals in Florida part of <a href=\"https://pedsnet.org/\" target=\"_blank\">PEDSnet </a>, a network that researches pediatric diseases. Your child gets the very latest, research-based nutrition therapies.</p>"}} id=text-a562b07194 class=cmp-text>
We’re part of important pediatric research. Ours is one of few pediatric hospitals in Florida part of , a network that researches pediatric diseases. Your child gets the very latest, research-based nutrition therapies.
<b>Our teach-in kitchen helps you build healthy cooking skills. </b>We offer training demonstrations and events throughout the year.</p>"}} id=text-e92e479b72 class=cmp-text>
Our teach-in kitchen helps you build healthy cooking skills. We offer training demonstrations and events throughout the year.
<b>We offer clinical research trials through the ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders. </b>Our team is part of important research and clinical trials in diabetes, weight management, growth and nutrition. Your child gets a level of care not available everywhere.</p>"}} id=text-98004c6e76 class=cmp-text>
We offer clinical research trials through the ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders. Our team is part of important research and clinical trials in diabetes, weight management, growth and nutrition. Your child gets a level of care not available everywhere.
<b>We’re skilled in advanced medical nutrition therapies.</b> We create custom nutrition plans for kids with medical conditions. We have a lot of experience helping children improve their health during treatment and beyond.</p>"}} id=text-c169b724e3 class=cmp-text>
We’re skilled in advanced medical nutrition therapies. We create custom nutrition plans for kids with medical conditions. We have a lot of experience helping children improve their health during treatment and beyond.
Expert Clinical Nutrition Services for Kids
Our nutrition team helps children who have problems with how they eat or digest food. We also see kids with food allergies, celiac disease, eating disorders and weight issues. Whether your child has a condition that affects growth and development or needs healthy food guidance, we’re here for you.</p>"}} id=text-9f7c7896f8 class=cmp-text>
Our nutrition team helps children who have problems with how they eat or digest food. We also see kids with food allergies, celiac disease, eating disorders and weight issues. Whether your child has a condition that affects growth and development or needs healthy food guidance, we’re here for you.
4,500+
Children we care for each year at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·
24
Registered dietitians on our team
3,059
Video visits with patients
Our Highlights
<b>We’re skilled in advanced medical nutrition therapies.</b> We create custom nutrition plans for kids with medical conditions. We have a lot of experience helping children improve their health during treatment and beyond.</p>"}} id=text-f63ddc7854 class=cmp-text>
We’re skilled in advanced medical nutrition therapies. We create custom nutrition plans for kids with medical conditions. We have a lot of experience helping children improve their health during treatment and beyond.
<b>We create balanced meal plans that fit your family.</b> Our team works with your family to understand your likes, dislikes and lifestyle. We design meal and snack plans that are healthy and easy to follow.</p>"}} id=text-17e4279f56 class=cmp-text>
We create balanced meal plans that fit your family. Our team works with your family to understand your likes, dislikes and lifestyle. We design meal and snack plans that are healthy and easy to follow.
<b>We educate and support your family.</b> We help you understand how nutrition supports lifelong health and wellness. We’ll show you how to prepare foods and provide recipes to support your child’s nutrition goals.</p>"}} id=text-9725b9bc36 class=cmp-text>
We educate and support your family. We help you understand how nutrition supports lifelong health and wellness. We’ll show you how to prepare foods and provide recipes to support your child’s nutrition goals.
Recognized for Our Care
Our nutrition team is part of why ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/conditions-treatments/juvenile-diabetes.html\">diabetes</a>, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/conditions-treatments/cysticfibrosis.html\">cystic fibrosis</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/conditions-treatments/inflammatory-bowel-disease-in-children.html\">inflammatory bowel disease</a> programs are recognized for the highest quality of care. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-30e6a36be4 class=cmp-text>
Our nutrition team is part of why ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· diabetes, cystic fibrosis and inflammatory bowel disease programs are recognized for the highest quality of care.
Eating Well With Sickle Cell
Check out <a href=\"/content/dam/nemours/nemours-org/en/documents/sickle-cell-cookbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">the cookbook our nutrition experts created</a> for kids with sickle cell disease that’s filled with high-energy, nutritious recipes. <br>\r\n</p>\r\n"}} id=text-39084f5c0c class=cmp-text>
Check out the cookbook our nutrition experts created for kids with sickle cell disease that’s filled with high-energy, nutritious recipes.Â
We Make It Easy With Online Video Visits</h2>\r\n"}} id=text-44d4a3d8de class=cmp-text>
We Make It Easy With Online Video Visits
For your convenience, families can see a nutrition specialist with our easy-to-use telemedicine option. Whether it’s an introductory conversation, follow up visit, or a discussion about healthy eating, we can often save you travel time with our secure video connection.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-c481391b02 class=cmp-text>
For your convenience, families can see a nutrition specialist with our easy-to-use telemedicine option. Whether it’s an introductory conversation, follow up visit, or a discussion about healthy eating, we can often save you travel time with our secure video connection.
