It’s that time of year again, summer is over, and school has started. You may be asking yourself and wondering what am I going to pack in my child’s lunch this year? The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is always a great choice, but your child
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I am frequently asked how to discuss diet and weight issues with a child or teen. My go-to answer is “Don’t”. However, I recognize that this does not fully address the concerns of parents, family members, and other health professionals. Recently, an article was shared with me
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Can we talk about a sensitive subject? I’d like to share my perspective and experience from where I have landed after 24 years as a pediatric dietitian. Overweight. I see children and families for being overweight, underweight, and everything in between. Families often reach out for nutrition
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Looking for some quick and yummy breakfast ideas to make for your toddler? Here are some simple breakfast ideas that are full of flavors, textures, and nutrients that you can make at home. These ideas will help your toddler’s plate be more well-balanced and packed with the nutrients
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This blog post discusses tips for increasing variety in kids lunches brought to you by a pediatric dietitian. Has your child eaten the same lunch since the beginning of the school year? Learn how to prevent that brown bag boredom from serving the same lunch every day
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In this blog post, we go over Dietitian nutrition tips for National Nutrition Month 2022®. When you think of March, you may think of spring, St. Patrick’s Day, or temperamental midwestern weather, but did you know March is National Nutrition Month®? Each year, nutrition professionals use this
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Join Chicago-area pediatric dietitian Betsy Hjelmgren and her husband, David, as they venture on their own nutrition journey this August. Their vlog contains all the laughs, fun banter and tips you would expect from a great couple attempting a restrictive diet rollercoaster. Tune in as Betsy learns
Read more →Join Chicago-area pediatric dietitian Betsy Hjelmgren and her husband, David, as they venture on their own nutrition journey this August. Their vlog contains all the laughs, fun banter and tips you would expect from a great couple attempting a restrictive diet rollercoaster. Tune in as Betsy learns
Read more →Join Chicago-area pediatric dietitian Betsy Hjelmgren and her husband, David, as they venture on their own nutrition journey this August. Their vlog contains all the laughs, fun banter and tips you would expect from a great couple attempting a restrictive diet rollercoaster. Tune in as Betsy learns
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Infant Nutrition Wrap-Up – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 4, Episode 9 In this week’s pediatric nutrition podcast, registered dietitian Betsy Hjelmgren, RD and culinary expert Jen Karakosta review the series 4 on infant nutrition, and move on into what Jen calls other “Pish posh,” including a
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