Yearly archive for 2018

Ask Amanda: Why Do Kids Need Fruit and Veggies

Do kids need to eat fiber

Why do kids need to eat both fruits and vegetables? If my child prefers one over the other, is that okay? Find out in this week’s “Ask Amanda,” column. Ask Amanda is our weekly virtual Q and A forum brought to you by Feed to Succeed’s expert

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Ask Amanda: How Much Formula for an Infant

can toddlers drink water

How much formula should a 4-month-old infant take in each day? Find out in this week’s “Ask Amanda,” column. Ask Amanda is our weekly virtual Q and A forum brought to you by Feed to Succeed’s expert Northshore dietitian Amanda Gordon. Submit your questions to [email protected] Q: How

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Ask Amanda: Getting Kids to Eat Fruit

getting kids to eat fruit

This week, in lieu of answering a question, I thought I would share our fruit tree. In our practice, we meet many picky eaters and their parents. There are many reasons why children become picky eaters. Regardless the reason, sometimes as parents, we resort to the foods

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Meet RD Gia Diakakis

Gia Diakakis, RD

Registered dietitian and second-most senior Feed to Succeed employee Gia Diakakis, joins Betsy Hjelmgren to talk about Gia’s background, love for nutrition and children, and more! Listen in to hear why Gia is so passionately concerned about hydration for children, and why she believes that everyone should

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Nutrition for our Youngest Patients

Nutrition for our Youngest Patients – Feed to Succeed Podcast Bonus Material Amanda Gordon, registered dietitian, lactation consultant, and pediatric nutrition expert who previously worked at Feed to Succeed (2016-2022) and now works at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, shares her experience and insight with the

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