Children's Dietitian — Caloundra, Sunshine Coast

Practical, family-centred nutrition support for babies, children and adolescents.

Feeding and nutrition challenges can be stressful for families. Whether your child has a limited range of accepted foods, a diagnosed food allergy or concerns about their nutritional intake, individualised dietetic support can help.

At Eatwise Dietetics, we work with families to develop realistic nutrition strategies that consider each child's age, development, medical needs and family circumstances.

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How We Can Help

Our paediatric dietetic services include support for:

Selective eating and feeding difficulties

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Support with starting solids and expanding food variety

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Growth and weight-related concerns, including faltering growth and undernutrition

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Food allergies and medically required elimination diets

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Adolescent nutrition

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Nutrition education & family support

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Nutritional deficiencies including iron deficiency

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Nutrition for children with additional developmental or medical needs

Constipation, reflux and other gastrointestinal concerns

What Happens at an Appointment?

Your initial consultation may include a review of your child's growth, medical history, feeding development, usual dietary intake and nutritional requirements.

Together, we develop an individualised plan that suits your child's needs and your family's circumstances.

A Family-Centred Approach

Every child is different. Nutrition recommendations should consider more than food intake alone.

We take time to understand your child's feeding history, food preferences, medical background, development and family routines.

Our goal is to support nutritional adequacy while helping families develop practical, achievable strategies.

Where appropriate, we work collaboratively with GPs, paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists and other health professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Some food selectivity is common during childhood. However, very limited intake, nutritional deficiencies, poor growth or significant feeding distress may benefit from further assessment.

  • Yes. We provide nutritional guidance for children managing food allergies and dietary exclusions.

  • Yes. Collaborative care is encouraged when a child has complex nutritional or medical needs.

Book a Children's Nutrition Consultation

Appointments are available in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, and via telehealth where appropriate.

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