Pediatric Nutrition

Pediatric Dietitian Nutritionist in the St. Louis Area, Missouri, and Illinois

Access Child Nutrition Counseling in Missouri and Illinois – Family Nutrition Therapy for Improved Wellbeing

What is pediatric nutrition?

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.

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A child nutritionist from our team can help families by providing online or face-to-face nutrition therapy for:

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  • Breastfeeding and infant nutrition

  • The introduction of solid foods

  • Improving eating behaviors

  • Managing picky eating

  • Managing medical conditions like diabetes and food allergies

  • Identifying disordered eating behaviors

  • The prevention and management of eating disorders 

What does a dietitian do for a child?

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:

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  • Assess your child’s nutritional needs 

  • Develop an individualized nutrition plan

  • Provide support for infant feeding, toddler, school-aged, and adolescent nutrition

  • Help manage medical conditions (gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, food allergies, autism and feeding)

  • Prevent and/or manage eating disorders

  • Provide nutrition education and counseling for the whole family

  • Help your child implement sustainable, healthy eating behaviors (like intuitive eating) and lifestyle changes

  • Collaborate with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals on your child’s team to ensure coordinated care

When should you see a pediatric dietitian nutritionist?

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. 

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It’s important that you reach out for support if your child:

  • Is struggling with food intake

  • Is not getting adequate nutrition

  • Is struggling with meeting growth curve expectations

  • Is experiencing weight fluctuations and appetite changes

  • Is diagnosed with diabetes

  • Has high cholesterol

  • Has digestive problems

  • Has mealtime challenges and disordered eating behaviors

  • Is a picky eater

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Get the support you need with virtual nutrition counseling or in-person nutrition therapy with expert pediatric dietitians. Enjoy family meals again.

How much does a pediatric nutritionist cost?

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. 

Branz Nutrition’s Treatments for Pediatric Nutrition

Celiac Disease

Food Allergy

Food Intolerances

GI Disorders

Picky Eating and/or ARFID

Our Team of Dietitian Nutritionists in the Greater St. Louis Area

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. 

 

We can’t wait to meet you!

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.

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How It Works – An Easy Three-Step Process to Get You on the Road to Recovery

Make An Appointment

What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs.

Meet with your Personal Dietitian

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!

Take Control of Your Life

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.

Our Testimonials

Thank you for choosing us as the Best Dietitian Practice in STL (2023)

  • There have been times where my daughter will eat 4 bowls of carrots and turn down a cookie, and there have been times where she will want all the fruit snacks and nothing else, but it doesn’t stress me out because I know now that it’s just what her body wants in the moment. The information provided in your course not only helps my kids, but also opened my eyes to some of my own internal struggles around sugar and meal times!"

  • My sister Gifted this program to me and I'm so glad she did! I've already gotten so much out of watching the modules and reading the PDFs."

  • Understanding and implementing the Division of Responsibility in Feeding really takes the pressure off meal times. I love sitting down to enjoy dinner with my family and I hope it’s a memory my kids enjoy when they’re older too."

  • Also, againg, thank you for being so kind to "A". She usually does not like seeing "doctor like people", but she actually enjoys coming to see you, so that says a lot.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • I can't thank you enough for all you have done for us. I know we will continue to deal with food issues but at least I see hope. I honestly don't know how L(or myself) could have got through the past year without you. You literally are a lifesaver!! You are an amazing dietitian!!.

    by Mother of a Patient

  • Thank you for the caring devoted service and gentle compassion you have shown "S" over the years.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • I am truly grateful we found you to be he nutritionist. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • "For most of my life, I have correlated the size of my body to being loved and accepted. The smaller I am, the more lovable and acceptable I am. Giving up the dieting, the rules, and the noise has given me the freedom to trust, appreciate and accept love from others as well as myself".

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  • I truly appreciate the encouragement and hearfelt, genuine concern you have for me. Your counsel and empathy have meant a great deal and helped keep me going during difficult times.

    by C, Saint Louis, MO

  • Thanks for helping me think about food differently and providing guidance regarding how to select carbs. Also, thanks for helping me recognize that the evolution would take several months to come to a 'new normal'.

    by E, Saint Louis, MO

We Accept Insurance

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Our team of Dietitians offers online support as well as in-person appointments in MO and IL.