Kids Nutrition
Our Paediatric Dietitians are highly trained and experienced working with children and families.
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Jemma has worked at the Royal Children's Hospital which included experience in:
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metabolic nutrition
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allergies & intolerances
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feeding dynamics/fussy eating
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eating disorders
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tube feeding
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growth optimisation & nutritional adequacy
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weight management clinic
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developmental clinics
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and many other areas
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Jemma has also worked in Mother & Baby Units and Paediatric wards in regional hospitals, including Special Care & Paediatrics at Cairns Base Hospital. She has worked with children and families in community health at Dianella Community Health (Broadmeadows, Meadow Heights and Craigieburn), Greater Dandenong Community Health as well as community health in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area.
Nutrition for
Mums & Bubs
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Breastfeeding: nutrition for mum & bub
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Infant formula: what? why? when?
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Reflux & colic
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Food allergies & intolerances
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Introduction of solids: what? when? how?
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Is my baby getting enough?
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Growth monitoring
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Growth faltering & failure to thrive
Nutrition for
Toddlers and Children
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Constipation
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Food allergies & intolerances
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including lactose, fructose, FODMAPs
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Coeliac disease
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Is my child eating enough? Getting enough calcium/iron/other nutrients?
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Growth monitoring
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Growth faltering & failure to thrive
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Family meal times & feeding dynamics
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Fussy eating
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Restricted eating/food aversions
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Food interaction sessions for children with food aversions, restrictive eating patterns
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Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)