Ask the Dietitian is a blog written by an infant nutrition and lactation expert, who previously worked at Feed to Succeed (2016-2022) and now works at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Within this blog, she addresses questions you may have about feeding your baby.
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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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
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
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Do toddlers need protein? 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 daughter is 20 months old, and she is generally a good
Read more →How much fiber do toddlers 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: Hi Amanda, I am worried that my 18-month-old is not
Read more →Does your infant need to drink water? 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. When can I start giving my baby
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