Dietitian For Kids

Dietitian For Kids Paediatric Accredited Practising Dietitian. Nutrition expertise from infants to teens.

I love this time of year when I have some down time to tick off a few little projects that I’ve been wanting to do all y...
09/01/2026

I love this time of year when I have some down time to tick off a few little projects that I’ve been wanting to do all year. One of my favourite past times is spending time in the garden. My current goals are:
✅focus on the veggie garden - cucumbers are looking good!
✅ start a compost to renourish the garden and reduce / reuse waste
✅ establish a native beehive - we may get a small amount of honey one day🤞
✅ play outdoors with my 2 border collies Rosie and Willow
✅ and of course spending time with my beautiful family who are growing up too quickly!

Email for the link to book fiona@dietitianforkids.com.auREGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! 🎉Charity Spalding and I are delighted to...
11/12/2025

Email for the link to book fiona@dietitianforkids.com.au

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! 🎉

Charity Spalding and I are delighted to be collaborating to deliver an interactive, full-day online workshop this February:

Core Principles of Nutrition in Paediatric Physical Disability
Monday 9th February 2026

This practical and interactive workshop will cover:
🟠 Physical nutrition assessment
🟠 Estimating requirements
🟠 Managing nutrition-related complications
🟠 Assessing and interpreting nutrient intake
🟠 When (and how) to advocate for a feeding tube
🟠 Recognising key nutrition red flags

This workshop is designed for dietitians who want to strengthen their knowledge, sharpen their clinical reasoning, and build confidence when working with clients with physical disabilities.

🪑 Spaces are limited. Get in ASAP to secure your spot!

Use this link to register: https://www.halaxy.com/book/appointment/paediatric-physical-disability-workshop-dietitians-on...
11/12/2025

Use this link to register: https://www.halaxy.com/book/appointment/paediatric-physical-disability-workshop-dietitians-only/location/1337939/select-time?appointmentTypeId=566967

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! 🎉

Charity Spalding and I are delighted to be collaborating to deliver an interactive, full-day online workshop this February:

Core Principles of Nutrition in Paediatric Physical Disability
Monday 9th February 2026

This practical and interactive workshop will cover:
🟠 Physical nutrition assessment
🟠 Estimating requirements
🟠 Managing nutrition-related complications
🟠 Assessing and interpreting nutrient intake
🟠 When (and how) to advocate for a feeding tube
🟠 Recognising key nutrition red flags

This workshop is designed for dietitians who want to strengthen their knowledge, sharpen their clinical reasoning, and build confidence when working with clients with physical disabilities.

🪑 Spaces are limited. Get in ASAP to secure your spot!

Mammalian Meat Allergy (also called Alpha-gal Syndrome) can develop after a tick bite, which causes the body to make ant...
29/10/2025

Mammalian Meat Allergy (also called Alpha-gal Syndrome) can develop after a tick bite, which causes the body to make antibodies against a carbohydrate molecule found in mammalian meat and some animal products. When a person with this allergy eats foods like beef, lamb, pork, or even gelatin, they may develop symptoms such as hives, stomach pain, or vomiting. Reactions are often several hours after eating the food.

Because these foods are major sources of nutrients, children with MMA may be at risk of low iron, zinc, some B vitamins and protein. Dietitian guidance is important to ensure these nutrients are replaced with plant-based or alternative animal sources (like poultry and fish).

👩‍⚕️ For personalised advice on managing mammalian meat allergy and maintaining a balanced diet, speak to a paediatric dietitian.

🌿 New Resource Available! 🌿Your child’s gut health plays a huge role in their digestion, immunity, mood, and overall wel...
06/10/2025

🌿 New Resource Available! 🌿
Your child’s gut health plays a huge role in their digestion, immunity, mood, and overall wellbeing. Small daily habits can make a big difference! My new Parent Guide to Optimising Your Child’s Gut Health and Microbiome explains what the gut microbiome is, why it’s important, the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, which probiotics have evidence for health, and simple, practical ways to support it through food and lifestyle.

✨ Learn how to nurture your child’s gut bacteria with everyday foods. No fancy supplements required!

Www.dietitianforkids.com.au/resources

02/10/2025

👅Taste Test Time!
Today my son and his friend took on a blind taste test challenge with the Ella Ola Kids Multivitamin powder. One cup had plain tap water, and the other had water mixed with the supplement (which doesn’t dissolve completely, a few tiny specs float, so I covered both cups with paper towel so they couldn’t see the difference).

🤔My son has a very sensitive palate, so he’s the perfect tester for this. The powder does not dissolve completely in plain water, however Ella Ola recommends mixing it into foods like yoghurt, milk, apple sauce, or porridge. I think it would be almost impossible to detect in them.

❎This is NOT a sponsored post. I purchased these myself and just wanted to share this little experiment with you all as I see many children with highly sensitive palates and restricted diets.

🕵️‍♀️What does it provide?
For 4-8 year olds, as a percentage of the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) it contains:
Vitamin A: 145%
Vitamin C: 120%
Vitamin D: 400%
Vitamin E: 167%
Thiamine (B1): 200%
Niacin (B3): 83%
Vitamin B6: 200%
Folate: 125%
Vitamin B12: 200%
Biotin: 83%
Vitamin B5: 100%
Iodine: 77%
Zinc: 167%
Selenium: 12%
Manganese: 5%
Vitamin K: 14%

❌What it doesn’t contain:
Riboflavin (B2), iron, calcium, chromium, copper, molybdenum, magnesium, phosphorus, choline.

💰It is expensive at $2 per serve.
❓Is it suitable for your child?
That can be difficult to answer because it depends which foods and food groups your child is not eating enough of. A paediatric dietitian can analyse your child’s intake to determine which nutrients are missing and provide tailored nutrition advice to suit your child.

Confused About Children’s Vitamins and Minerals?Www.dietitianforkids.com.au/resourcesChoosing the right vitamin or miner...
03/09/2025

Confused About Children’s Vitamins and Minerals?

Www.dietitianforkids.com.au/resources

Choosing the right vitamin or mineral supplement for your child can be overwhelming. There are so many options on the shelves, each claiming different benefits!

As an Accredited Practising Paediatric Dietitian, I’ve created an easy-to-use comparison table showing the vitamin and mineral levels in a wide range of popular children’s supplements available in Australia.

This resource will help you:

⭐️ Compare multiple products at a glance
⭐️ Understand the differences in nutrient levels between brands
⭐️ Feel confident you’re choosing a supplement that meets your child’s needs
⭐️ Avoid unnecessary or dangerous excessive doses

Whether your child is a fussy eater, follows a restricted diet, or you simply want reassurance, this guide will save you time, stress, and guesswork.

Brands compared include: Pentavite, Nature’s Way, Centrum, Swisse, Brauer, Blackmores, Smarty Pants, Herbs of Gold and prescription multivitamin and mineral supplements. Also included is a table of the Australian Nutrient Reference Values for children for comparison.

From 1st of July 2025, a new Medicare rebate for clients seeing a dietitian is available. This rebate aims to assist fam...
04/08/2025

From 1st of July 2025, a new Medicare rebate for clients seeing a dietitian is available. This rebate aims to assist families whose child may not be eligible for NDIS funding or is in the process of applying for NDIS funding. Chat to your child's paediatrician for a referral.

If you have a fussy eater going through a beige phase then this ebook is for you! Some reasons you need this book:😫mealt...
30/07/2025

If you have a fussy eater going through a beige phase then this ebook is for you!
Some reasons you need this book:
😫mealtimes are stressful for you and your child

🙄your child seems disinterested in food at mealtimes

🥦 you are worried that your child does not like vegetables

😱your child won’t try new foods

📈you are worried your child isn’t growing properly

🍞your child seems to like only a limited variety of food

🤔 you are concerned that it’s more than just typical fussy eating

Understanding Emotion and Attention Styles at MealtimesChildren can express strong emotions around food, especially when...
27/07/2025

Understanding Emotion and Attention Styles at Mealtimes

Children can express strong emotions around food, especially when presented with something unfamiliar or undesired. How a parent responds can either escalate the situation or help the child regulate their emotions and develop positive eating habits.

This matrix can help guide effective responses based on two key factors:

Emotion: High (frustrated, angry, upset) vs Low (calm, neutral)

Attention: High (lots of words, eye contact, negotiation) vs Low (minimal words, reduced engagement)

This strategy is also useful in many other parenting situations aside from mealtimes, and works from toddlers to teens!

Www.dietitianforkids.com.au/resourcesThis resource is designed for parents of children who are concerned about their chi...
10/07/2025

Www.dietitianforkids.com.au/resources
This resource is designed for parents of children who are concerned about their child’s weight being too high. At Dietitian For Kids, we believe that children can be healthy at any body size and shape and we focus on health and wellness rather than weight. This approach offers a more compassionate and evidence-based approach to weight concerns. It does not advocate that children are automatically healthy at every size, but that children at every size can be supported to adopt practices that will enhance their health and wellbeing, irrespective of whether these practices result in changes in body weight. The approach aims to empower parents to do what they can to improve their health and the health of their child.

Health and wellbeing are multi-faceted and determined by so much more than your body weight. A person’s health, eating and exercise behaviours should not be assumed based on their size or appearance.

While having a higher body weight may place a person at risk of experiencing a range of metabolic health problems, it’s also important to note that if a person is engaged in healthy and balanced behaviours, they can be healthy in a larger body.

Therefore, the aim of this resource is to focus on optimising your child’s overall health and wellbeing rather than focusing on their weight.

Children should not be concerned about their weight or body shape or size. While you may be concerned as a parent it is your role to NOT comment on your child’s body shape or size. Your role as a parent is to provide the right food and mealtime routine, the opportunities to engage in regular physical activity, and to model a healthy lifestyle. #

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