Pediatric Nutrition

Let us know your thoughts on a Key Action Statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ clinical practice guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity.

Your patient is a 27-year-old woman with celiac disease who gave birth to her first child several months earlier. She asks if she should be worried about her child also developing the disease, and if she...

The mother of a 5-month-old girl is curious about introduction of solid foods into her daughter's diet. She asks for your recommendation on when to begin introducing solid foods and how long to wait between...

At a recent checkup, the mother of an otherwise healthy 8-month-old boy with a history of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms asks about potential treatment options. Both of the infant's parents also...

A 36-year-old man who is trying to lose weight for his wedding presents to your clinic for advice. He asks you if there is evidence that intermittent fasting could help him lose weight.

Approximately what percentage of infants under age 1 with a known food allergy are allergic to cow's milk?

Simple changes, like switching from white to whole grain pasta, can improve overall health without increasing costs.

Children are more likely to follow the advice of parents and physicians who lead by example.

Janet, the mother of a 2-year-old son and 13-month-old daughter, asks for advice on choosing from the vast array of ready-made infant and toddler foods on the market.

Roseanne is a 35-year-old mother of 2 young children. During a routine check-up, she mentions that she has recently switched from cooking with white rice to brown rice, because of the health benefits. ...