As a paediatric Dietitian, I work with families with all sorts of questions about food. This got me thinking about what is food? Is it just something to keep our tummy is full? Is it just a vessel to fuel our bodies with the correct nutrition for healthy? What does it mean to have a … Continue reading A holistic Approach on how to build healthy relationship with food for families
Tag: nutrition
Blenderised tube feeding
This is a complex topic, particularly for families with children who require tube feeding. Tube feeding is necessary when a child cannot consume enough nutrition orally and requires assistance to meet their dietary needs. There are two main types of tube feeding: Enteral feeding – where nutrition is delivered into the digestive system. Parenteral feeding – where … Continue reading Blenderised tube feeding
Texturally tricky foods
This blog post is for parents who struggle with food textures. It is divided into two sections: the first discusses children who are more sensitive to certain textures, while the second focuses on foods that are difficult to chew and the role of oral motor skills. What is a ‘tricky texture’? There is no textbook … Continue reading Texturally tricky foods
Steps to eating hierarchy
I have completed both the basic and advance sequential-oral-sensory (SOS) approach to feeding training, and have since used the SOS approach to manage ‘problem feeders’. However, I have found that the SOS approach to feeding offers valuable insights that can help families struggling mealtimes. In today’s post, I want to discuss about the Steps to Eating Hierarchy from … Continue reading Steps to eating hierarchy
Fussy eating – how to manage and practical tips that work!
As a paediatric dietitian, I see children from premature babies to teenagers with various nutritional issues. One of the most common referrals I get is fussy eating, particularly in children who are under the age of five. However, I also work with school-aged children who continue to have difficulties with eating. Now that I have two sons … Continue reading Fussy eating – how to manage and practical tips that work!
Weight management – Part 3: the underweight older children / slow growth in older children
I have covered poor growth for underweight young children in my first two blog post. This post is aimed at families who has older children, around five years old and above who are struggling to gain enough weight. It is not common for a child who has previously been growing well to become underweight when they are … Continue reading Weight management – Part 3: the underweight older children / slow growth in older children
Weight management – Part 2: the underweight toddlers & preschoolers / slow growth in toddlers & preschoolers
In my previous blog post, I covered some of the reasons why a child might be underweight, with a particular focus on slowed growth in infants. Today I will discuss slow growth in toddlers and preschoolers / underweight toddlers and preschoolers. It is not uncommon for parents to share stories about how well their babies accepted … Continue reading Weight management – Part 2: the underweight toddlers & preschoolers / slow growth in toddlers & preschoolers
Weight management – Part 1: the underweight infant / slow growth in infants
A child’s weight is one of the biggest reasons why families are referred to see a paediatric dietitian. In my last post, I discussed about overweight children, and today I will cover the opposite end of the spectrum - the underweight child. This is the first part of a three-part series where part 1 will focus … Continue reading Weight management – Part 1: the underweight infant / slow growth in infants
Weight Management – Overweight and Obesity in Children
As a parent, I understand firsthand that we do whatever it takes to keep our children healthy and well. Managing a child’s weight can be particularly challenging, as many families feel ashamed or hesitant to seek help from any health professionals, including a paediatric dietitian when their child is overweight. However, there is absolutely no … Continue reading Weight Management – Overweight and Obesity in Children
Is the Low FODMAP Diet Safe for Children?
What Is the Low FODMAP Diet? The low FODMAP diet is typically recommended for individuals who have been medically diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning extensive medical assessments are required to rule out other potential causes of gut-related symptoms. The low FODMAP diet can be quite restrictive, especially … Continue reading Is the Low FODMAP Diet Safe for Children?