Pediatric nutrition refers to the nutritional needs and dietary considerations specific to infants, children, and adolescents.
It focuses on providing balanced nutrition to support optimal growth and development during these critical stages of life. Pediatric nutrition involves understanding the unique nutritional requirements of children (from the time of gestation until they are 18 or 19) at different ages and stages of development, as well as addressing any specific dietary concerns or health conditions they may have.
A child nutritionist from our team can help families by providing online or face-to-face nutrition therapy for:
A pediatric dietitian plays a critical role in optimizing the nutritional health and quality of life for children (and their families). One of the expert child nutrition therapists on our team will:
A child nutritionist can support families with premature babies, children with chronic diseases, teenagers, and more. Dinnertime shouldn’t be battle time, and establishing healthy eating behaviors from an early age can make a significant difference in your child’s cognitive development, academic performance, and social-emotional well-being.
It’s important that you reach out for support if your child:
Get the support you need with virtual nutrition counseling or in-person nutrition therapy with expert pediatric dietitians. Enjoy family meals again.
We accept most major insurance companies and the majority of our clients pay little to nothing outside of copays or deductibles to meet with a member of our team. We also offer military discounts as we are not in network with Tricare. We always recommend checking your insurance benefits regarding nutrition coverage as coverage depends on the patient’s individual insurance plan.
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Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of certified eating disorder dietitians who provide compassionate care to those struggling with their relationship to food. Our approach is weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+, and social justice-oriented, which means that we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care.
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With locations in Illinois and Missouri, we offer both virtual and in-person counseling sessions. And, we are licensed to provide Telehealth nutrition therapy to patients around the country.
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We see clients in person in the St. Louis area, Missouri, Illinois, and from around the country via Telehealth. Learn more here.
We help individuals and families heal their relationships with food and body through compassionate, weight-inclusive care—supporting eating disorder recovery and managing chronic conditions like PCOS, diabetes, and heart disease using Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles.
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What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs.
Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!
Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.
Note: In order to secure a spot on a dietitian’s schedule, we need a valid payment method on file.
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