Hi Amanda, my kids are 1 and 3 years old. I am wondering about buying organic versus non-organic. Is it really necessary to buy organic? Thanks for asking this question! This is a personal preference, however, there are ways to make informed decisions when you are shopping
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Muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic diseases that leads to the weakening and loss of muscle mass, is a condition that is close to my heart. It’s something I have worked closely with in my career and seen firsthand its impact it has on its families. That’s
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Hi Amanda, my 3.5 year-old-son will drink milk, but it’s not his favorite. He drinks about 6-8 oz. per day, if I encourage him. He never asks for milk, and he would rather drink water. Is this enough calcium for him? Great question. Calcium is very important
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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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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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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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Are food pouches okay for toddlers? 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. Q: Hi Amanda – what are your thoughts on food pouches
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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
Read more →How much vegetable do infants need? 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. Q: My 10-month-old likes to eat. We offer him table foods
Read more →Parenting a Child with Peanut Allergies – Feed to Succeed Podcast Bonus Material Join Betsy Hjelmgren as she chats with Julia Marquardt, Feed to Succeed’s former office manager extraordinaire and mother of three. Listen to Julia’s firsthand experience living with a child with severe peanut allergy, as
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