Expert guidance on children's nutrition, healthy weight and wellbeing
Why the Government Needed a Plan As a paediatric nutritionist, I have watched childhood obesity figures in the UK climb steadily for decades. When the government finally announced its Childhood…
As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over fifteen years helping families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I regularly hear parents ask: can children go to the gym in…
In my years working as a paediatric nutritionist in Bristol, one question comes up in almost every family consultation: “How do I get my child to eat better?” My answer…
Why Water Matters for Children As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the questions I hear most often from parents is: how much water should my child drink each day? It…
As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the questions I hear most frequently from parents is: “Can changing my child’s diet help with their ADHD?” It is a question that comes…
If you are reading this, I suspect mealtimes at your house have become something of a battleground. Perhaps the broccoli is pushed to the side of the plate, the peas…
Why Toddler Nutrition Matters Between Ages 1 and 3 The period between a child’s first and third birthday is one of the most remarkable phases of growth and development. In…
Why Understanding the Causes Matters As a paediatric nutritionist, I have spent over 15 years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, and one question comes up in…
In my years working as a paediatric nutritionist in Bristol, I have seen one factor quietly undermine children’s healthy weight more than almost any other: insufficient sleep. Parents often come…
What Is the Sugar Tax? Understanding the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent the past fifteen years working with families across Bristol and the…
As a paediatric nutritionist, I spend a great deal of my time talking with parents about food. But here is something I always stress in clinic: nutrition and physical activity…
Why Healthy Snacks Matter for Children As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is: “What on earth do I put in my child’s…