This article provides a framework for assessing a child’s nutrition and intake, identifying if there are problems and practical strategies to help manage these.

Written by Katie Marks, B. Sc. (Nutr) (Hons), USyd

Katie is a paediatric dietitian working in gastroenterology, hepatology and nephrology. She has special interests in nutrition and assessment methods for patients undergoing liver transplant and in promoting a healthy lifestyle in patients and families post renal transplant. Katie has two children and has had first-hand experience with food allergies, feeding difficulties in infancy and managing toddler mealtimes!