Clinical nutrition

Services and expertise

Our services

• Interpreting a child's growth by plotting weight, height/length and head circumference measurements on growth charts
• Using measuring techniques (skinfold calipers, bioelectric analysis) to determine the amounts of body muscle and fat
• Calculating the amount of calories needed each day by measuring resting energy needs
• Recommending nutrition support including the use of specialty infant and pediatric formulas, tube feedings, nutrient supplements
• Developing goals for individuals receiving intravenous nutrition (TPN or total parenteral nutrition) which supplies calories, protein, vitamins and minerals
• Creating individualized nutrition care plan to promote healthy eating including diet modifications as needed
• Assisting in arranging for home supplies of specialty products
• Individualizing patient and family education strategies
• Managing nutrition-related issues for children as outpatients

Areas of expertise