There is now a wide variety of oral nutritional supplements available for the paediatric population in a variety of flavours and styles. In this article, Hazel Duncan, RD, looks at the ONS available and when we should use them....
In this article, Aliya Porter, RNutr, explores some of the barriers to eating more oily fish as well as the opportunities to increase consumption amongst young people....
This article aims to equip healthcare professionals with insights and practical strategies for managing ARFID in children....
Hazel Duncan, RD, explores the causes and consequences of restricted eating in children, how it differs from picky eating, and how to manage the condition, as well as expectations, using a case study....
Niamh Arthurs, RD, explores why paediatric obesity treatment should be a tailored, multicomponent, family-based approach....
Hazel Duncan, RD, explores the topic of functional abdominal pain (FAP) in paediatrics using a key case study....
For babies, there are many safety considerations when it comes to the introduction of solids at around six months. This article seeks to highlight some key safety considerations during this crucial stage....
Salma Khattak, ANutr, unpacks the increasing health issue of paediatric allergies, including the main categories and how each are managed....
Kate Roberts, RD, unpacks the topic of paediatric legume allergies and explains why awareness and understanding is crucial for effective diagnosis and management in paediatric patients....
While blended diet is demonstrating a lot of benefits, there are some patients that it will not be suitable for. The purpose of this article is to explore these patient groups and demonstrate alterative strategies....
Iron is a crucial mineral in the teenage years. In this article, iron requirements, deficiency and crucially the prevention of deficiency in adolescence will be examined....
Kate Roberts, RD, explores what restricted diets in children are, the causes and reasons why they occur, and how to make changes with mealtime management and strategies....
Hazel Duncan, RD, highlights two common paediatric conditions, discusses the management of these cases, the outcomes and the evidence base behind the decisions made....
Water makes up a significant proportion of the body, so ensuring adequate hydration is essential for all of us, This article unpacks the need for hydration and considers the recommendations and the dangers of dehydration. Aliya's useful infographic has been included, which can be used with families....
Motivational interviewing is a promising approach for creating behaviour change in adolescents. In this article, Kate explains what motivational interviewing is, plus where and how you can apply it....