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Dietetics

Nutrition to help
kids grow and
thrive

Practical nutrition support for children, from everyday concerns like constipation, allergies and growth through to feeding difficulties and complex nutritional needs.

A Boom Kids Clinic Dietitian offering a piece of broccoli to a smiling toddler in a high chair.
Growth & Nutrition
Dietary & Gut Health
Complex Nutrition
How our Dietitians can help

Dietetics can look very different for every child.

Our Dietitians support children with everyday nutrition concerns through to complex feeding and nutritional needs, with practical advice shaped around each child and family.

Growth & Everyday Nutrition

Helping kids get the nutrition they need

  • Growth & weight concerns
  • Poor weight gain
  • Nutritional adequacy
  • Nutrient deficiencies
  • Fussy or restricted eating
  • Healthy eating & family nutrition
A smiling boy standing against a children's growth chart

Dietary & Gut Health

Practical support for food and gut concerns

  • Constipation
  • Food allergies
  • Food intolerances
  • Coeliac disease
  • Gastrointestinal concerns
  • Therapeutic diets
A girl holding her tummy with a sore stomach

Complex Nutrition

Nutrition support for more complex needs

  • Enteral nutrition
  • Tube feeding
  • Complex feeding needs
  • Modified diets
  • Nutritional supplementation
  • Complex medical conditions
A smiling baby with a nasogastric feeding tube

Our Dietitians support children with everything from everyday nutrition and gut health concerns to feeding difficulties and complex nutritional needs. We consider growth, nutritional intake, medical needs, feeding abilities and family routines to develop practical strategies that work in everyday life.

Our approach

How our Dietitians help

Individualised nutrition plans
Support to access nutritional supplementation
Dietary manipulation for medical conditions
Assessment of gastrointestinal issues
Weight management guidance
Caregiver education and support
Advocacy within schools and other institutions
Collaboration with our multidisciplinary team and Feeding Clinic
A Boom Kids Clinic Dietitian offering a drink to a smiling child during a feeding session
BOOM moments one mealtime at a time.of trying something new.of growing strong.of eating together.of feeling good.
Our team

Meet our Dietetics team

Renae ZappiaRenae ZappiaDietitian
HJHannah JeffersonDietitian
FAQs

Dietetics questions, answered

Our Dietitians are qualified with degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics and are members of Dietitians Australia. They have extensive experience working with children and are skilled in addressing a wide range of nutritional needs and conditions.

A first consultation involves thoroughly assessing your child's health, dietary habits and medical history to create a personalised nutrition plan.

Results vary depending on the condition and the specific changes made. Some improvements can be seen relatively quickly, while others take longer to manifest as the body adjusts.

We aim to make our dietary plans practical and family-friendly, offering alternatives and options that fit your lifestyle so they're easy to follow and maintain long-term.

We develop personalised nutrition plans based on your child's unique needs, preferences and medical requirements. This involves a nutritional assessment, analysis of current diet, setting realistic goals, providing practical dietary advice and offering ongoing support.

Yes, we provide tailored support for children with special dietary needs due to medical conditions, cultural preferences or specific dietary practices, ensuring their nutritional requirements fit their lifestyle and health goals.

We take a family-centred approach, involving parents and caregivers in all aspects of nutritional care. We provide education, resources and strategies to help families implement and maintain healthy eating habits at home.

Our Dietitians work closely with other healthcare providers, including doctors, therapists and specialists, to ensure a coordinated approach to your child's care, with regular communication to align treatment goals.