Paediatric Hub Exclusive Articles
Here you'll find exclusive articles on the latest in paediatric nutrition written by our four expert contributors.
June 2025
Niamh Arthurs, RD, explores why paediatric obesity treatment should be a tailored, multicomponent, family-based approach.
Functional abdominal pain (FAP) in paediatrics
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
February 2025
Aliya Porter, RNutr, examines iron requirements, deficiency and crucially the prevention of deficiency in adolescence.
Restricted diets in children: how to make changes
January 2025
Kate Roberts, RD, explores what restricted diets in children are, the reasons they occur and how to make changes.
Common paediatric conditions with case studies
December 2024
Hazel Duncan, RD, looks at two common paediatric case studies including management, outcomes and evidence behind the decisions.
Is the plant-based diet being adequately resourced?
November 2024
Aliya Porter, RNutr, explores whether the systems are in place to adequately support children on vegetarian diets.
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Motivational interviewing and adolescents
September 2024
Kate Roberts, RD, explains what motivational interviewing is and how it can be used to create behaviour change in teenagers.
Children and hydration: what should we know?
August 2024
In this article, Aliya Porter, RNutr, unpacks the need for hydration, considers recommendations and highlights the dangers of dehydration.
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Exploring the role of probiotics in child health in the UK
July 2024
Kate Roberts, RD, provides an update on the current understanding and usage of probiotics in children across the UK.
The popularity of the blended diet: where are we now?
June 2024
Hazel Duncan, RD, discusses why the blended diet is becoming an increasingly popular option for children with complex feeding needs.
Nutrition for exams: achieving full potential
May 2024
Does following advice around eating well for exams actually help exam performance? Aliya Porter, RNutr, investigates the evidence.
Why is type 2 diabetes on the rise in UK children?
April 2024
Kate Roberts, RD, focuses on type 2 diabetes and examines the worrying increase in incidence in children, including why it has risen.
Autism: risks, concerns and mealtime strategies
March 2024
Hazel Duncan, RD, discusses how autism impacts nutrition and offers up advice and strategies on how best to support parents and carers.
Feeding our teenagers
February 2024
Aliya Porter, RNutr, examines the understanding of teenage nutrition and highlights how the environment impacts the food choices of young people.
Faltering growth and nutritional support
January 2024
In this article, Kate Roberts, RD, focuses on faltering growth and the promotion of healthy nutritional support.
Dietary treatment in Crohn’s disease
December 2023
The incidence of paediatric Crohn's disease is rising. Hazel Duncan, RD, discusses this pattern and dietary treatment options.
Influences around children's diet choices
November 2023
Aliya Porter, RNutr, explores three areas that influence the dietary intake of a child but also their relationship with food and its impact.
ADHD: the dietitian's role
October 2023
Ellie-May Evans, RD, examines ADHD in children and asks whether dietitians should play a lead role in dietary consultations and interventions.
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Blended diet: home support
September 2023
Hazel Duncan, RD, tells us all about blended diet and discusses its efficacy in paediatric home enteral feeding.
Blended diet: hospital setting
August 2023
Ellie-May Evans, RD, reports on blended diet within the acute hospital setting and the efficacy and practicalities involved in its practice in paediatrics.
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