Paediatric Hub Exclusive Articles
Here you'll find exclusive articles on the latest in paediatric nutrition written by our four expert contributors.
January is a demanding month for many families," writes Hazel Duncan RD. "For paediatric dietitians, recognising the multifaceted causes of food insecurity and implementing effective strategies is critical to supporting children’s growth, development and long-term health."
November 2025
Aliya Porter, RNutr, explores barriers to eating more oily fish and the opportunities to increase consumption amongst young people.
October 2025
In this article, Kate Roberts, RD, aims to equip healthcare professionals with insights and practical strategies for managing ARFID in children.
September 2025
Hazel Duncan, RD, explores the causes and consequences of restricted eating in children and how to manage the condition, as well as expectations, using a case study.
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August 2025
Kate Roberts, RD, explores the definition, prevalence, health implications and policy responses related to UPFs.
Holiday hunger and action to address it
August 2025
School holidays should be filled with happy times, but sadly, this is not the case for many children across the UK due to lack of finance.
July 2025
Niamh Arthurs, RD, explores why paediatric obesity treatment should be a tailored, multicomponent, family-based approach.
Functional abdominal pain
June 2025
Hazel Duncan, RD, explores the topic of functional abdominal pain (FAP) and how it should be managed in paediatrics using a key case study.
Safety considerations in weaning
May 2025
For babies, there are many safety considerations when it comes to the introduction of solids. This article seeks to highlight some key safety considerations.
Paediatric allergies: a growing concern
May 2025
Salma Khattak, ANutr, unpacks the increasing health issue of paediatric allergies, including the main categories and how each are managed.
Paediatric legume allergy in the UK: a clinical overview
April 2025
Kate Roberts, RD, unpacks the topic of paediatric legume allergies and explains why awareness is crucial for effective diagnosis and management.
Home enteral tube feeding: working with family needs
March 2025
Hazel Duncan, RD, unpacks two home enteral feeding case studies, and demonstrates the importance of balancing individual and family needs.
The importance of adequate iron intake during adolescence
January 2025
"With 49 per cent of girls aged 11 to 18 shown to have low iron intakes, perhaps it is time for a public health campaign," writes Aliya Porter, ANutr.