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Paediatric Nutrition
The Paediatric Nutrition Department at MRR Children’s Hospital is committed to promoting optimal growth, development, and overall health in infants, children, and adolescents through expert nutritional support. Our dedicated team of paediatric dietitians works in close collaboration with paediatricians, neonatologists, and multidisciplinary specialists to provide evidence-based, personalised nutrition care.
Key Features
- Individualised nutritional assessments and diet plans based on age, condition, and dietary requirements.
- Support for nutritional needs across a wide range of paediatric health conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and metabolic diseases.
- Preventive nutrition strategies to foster lifelong healthy eating habits.
- Family education to build awareness and empower informed dietary choices.
Key Symptoms
Poor weight gain or faltering growth.
Nutritional deficiencies or malnutrition.
Obesity or abnormal weight trends.
Feeding difficulties or refusal to eat.
Dietary management for chronic conditions (e.g., coeliac disease, diabetes).
Allergic reactions or food sensitivities.
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Paediatric Nutrition
The Paediatric Nutrition Department at MRR Children’s Hospital is committed to promoting optimal growth, development, and overall health in infants, children, and adolescents through expert nutritional support. Our dedicated team of paediatric dietitians works in close collaboration with paediatricians, neonatologists, and multidisciplinary specialists to provide evidence-based, personalised nutrition care.
Key Symptoms
Poor weight gain or faltering growth.
Nutritional deficiencies or malnutrition.
Obesity or abnormal weight trends.
Feeding difficulties or refusal to eat.
Dietary management for chronic conditions (e.g., coeliac disease, diabetes).
Allergic reactions or food sensitivities.
Key Features
- Individualised nutritional assessments and diet plans based on age, condition, and dietary requirements.
- Support for nutritional needs across a wide range of paediatric health conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and metabolic diseases.
- Preventive nutrition strategies to foster lifelong healthy eating habits.
- Family education to build awareness and empower informed dietary choices.
Meet the Experts
Meet the Experts
What Sets Us Apart
- Customised Nutritional Care: Tailored meal plans that align with medical diagnoses, development stages, and patient recovery goals.
- Critical Care Nutrition: Special expertise in enteral and parenteral nutrition for critically ill or premature children.
- Preventive & Developmental Nutrition: Early guidance for breastfeeding, weaning, and complementary feeding.
- Family & Community Engagement: Practical support for parents and collaborations with schools to encourage healthy habits from an early age.
Our Approach
Our Paediatric Nutrition team focuses on:
- Delivering comprehensive, age-appropriate nutritional interventions to support recovery and development.
- Integrating medical nutrition therapy into multidisciplinary treatment plans for better clinical outcomes.
- Prioritising early identification and correction of nutritional deficiencies to prevent long-term complications.
Sub-Services
- Customised Meal Planning for Medical and Developmental Needs.
- Breastfeeding and Weaning Support for Mothers and Caregivers.
- Weight Management Programmes for Undernutrition and Obesity.
- Nutritional Workshops and Counselling for Families.
- School Nutrition Programmes in Partnership with Institutions.
- Lactation Diet Counselling to Support Maternal and Infant Nutrition.
Specialised Programmes
- High-risk follow-up, brachial plexus care, NDT, MDT clinics.
Sports Injuries
- Specialised care for paediatric sports-related conditions.
Bone Tumour Management
- Surgical treatment of benign and malignant bone growths.
Why Choose Us
- Expert Team: Our expert team comprises highly experienced paediatric dietitians with a deep understanding of childhood nutritional needs.
- Comprehensive Services: We follow a holistic care model that supports both the child and caregiver.
- Multidisciplinary Care: Integration with critical care, neonatology, and gastroenterology departments.
- Focus on Long-Term Health: We focus on preventive nutrition and early interventions to establish sustainable, healthy eating habits.
What Sets Us Apart
- Customised Nutritional Care: Tailored meal plans that align with medical diagnoses, development stages, and patient recovery goals.
- Critical Care Nutrition: Special expertise in enteral and parenteral nutrition for critically ill or premature children.
- Preventive & Developmental Nutrition: Early guidance for breastfeeding, weaning, and complementary feeding.
- Family & Community Engagement: Practical support for parents and collaborations with schools to encourage healthy habits from an early age.
Our Approach
Our Paediatric Nutrition team focuses on:
- Delivering comprehensive, age-appropriate nutritional interventions to support recovery and development.
- Integrating medical nutrition therapy into multidisciplinary treatment plans for better clinical outcomes.
- Prioritising early identification and correction of nutritional deficiencies to prevent long-term complications.
Sub-Services
- Customised Meal Planning for Medical and Developmental Needs.
- Breastfeeding and Weaning Support for Mothers and Caregivers.
- Weight Management Programmes for Undernutrition and Obesity.
- Nutritional Workshops and Counselling for Families.
- School Nutrition Programmes in Partnership with Institutions.
- Lactation Diet Counselling to Support Maternal and Infant Nutrition.
Specialised Programmes
- High-risk follow-up, brachial plexus care, NDT, MDT clinics.
Sports Injuries
- Specialised care for paediatric sports-related conditions.
Bone Tumour Management
- Surgical treatment of benign and malignant bone growths.
Why choose us
- Expert Team: Our expert team comprises highly experienced paediatric dietitians with a deep understanding of childhood nutritional needs.
- Comprehensive Services: We follow a holistic care model that supports both the child and caregiver.
- Multidisciplinary Care: Integration with critical care, neonatology, and gastroenterology departments.
- Focus on Long-Term Health: We focus on preventive nutrition and early interventions to establish sustainable, healthy eating habits.
Paediatric Care That’s Always Within Reach
Book a consultation, speak with our team, or locate us with ease. Our support is responsive, informed, and continuous.
Paediatric Care That’s Always Within Reach
Book a consultation, speak with our team, or locate us with ease. Our support is responsive, informed, and continuous.