Why Nutrition?
Our Nutritionist works closely with children and their families to support:
Healthy childhood growth and weight gain
Positive food experiences and mealtimes
Food variety and nutritional intake
Food preparation and cooking skills
All nutrition advice is tailored to suit each child’s individual needs and therapy goals.
Our Nutritionist supports children to develop positive eating habits and build their confidence around food, helping to set them up for successful mealtimes.
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Food refusal or anxiety around trying unfamiliar foods
Have a restricted diet that excludes food groups
Have food aversions or sensory sensitivities
Need support with family mealtimes or mealtime routines
Have poor weight gain or growth
Experience tummy troubles and appetite changes
Need help managing food allergies or intolerances
Did you know….
A Nutritionist can assess your child’s food and nutritional intake to provide personalised dietary advice that can help your child meet their nutritional needs?
We work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support children experiencing feeding difficulties to develop confidence around food and help them to enjoy a balanced diet.