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
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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
Do i need a paediatric dietitian?
What is a Paediatric Dietitian? Have you ever wondered what a paediatric dietitian does and how they might be able to help you and your child? Let’s explore their role, the different settings they work in, and why choosing an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is important. What Does a Paediatric Dietitian Do? A paediatric dietitian is a health professional … Continue reading Do i need a paediatric dietitian?