Pediatric Nutritionist
Pediatric Dietitian Nutritionist in the St. Louis Area, Missouri, and Illinois
Access Child Nutrition Counseling in Missouri and Illinois – Family Nutrition Therapy for Improved Wellbeing
What is pediatric nutrition?
Pediatric nutrition refers to the nutritional needs and dietary considerations specific to infants, children, and adolescents.
It focuses on providing balanced nutrition to support optimal growth and development during these critical stages of life. Pediatric nutrition involves understanding the unique nutritional requirements of children (from the time of gestation until they are 18 or 19) at different ages and stages of development, as well as addressing any specific dietary concerns or health conditions they may have.
A child nutritionist from our team can help families by providing online or face-to-face nutrition therapy for:
- Breastfeeding and infant nutrition
- The introduction of solid foods
- Improving eating behaviors
- Managing picky eating
- Managing medical conditions like diabetes and food allergies
- Identifying disordered eating behaviors
- The prevention and management of eating disorders
What does a dietitian do for a child?
A pediatric dietitian plays a critical role in optimizing the nutritional health and quality of life for children (and their families). One of the expert child nutrition therapists on our team will:
- Assess your child’s nutritional needs
- Develop an individualized nutrition plan
- Provide support for infant feeding, toddler, school-aged, and adolescent nutrition
- Help manage medical conditions (gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, food allergies, autism and feeding)
- Prevent and/or manage eating disorders
- Provide nutrition education and counseling for the whole family
- Help your child implement sustainable, healthy eating behaviors (like intuitive eating) and lifestyle changes
- Collaborate with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals on your child’s team to ensure coordinated care
When should you see a pediatric dietitian nutritionist?
A child nutritionist can support families with premature babies, children with chronic diseases, teenagers, and more. Dinnertime shouldn’t be battle time, and establishing healthy eating behaviors from an early age can make a significant difference in your child’s cognitive development, academic performance, and social-emotional well-being.
It’s important that you reach out for support if your child:
- Is struggling with food intake
- Is not getting adequate nutrition
- Is struggling with meeting growth curve expectations
- Is experiencing weight fluctuations and appetite changes
- Is diagnosed with diabetes
- Has high cholesterol
- Has digestive problems
- Has mealtime challenges and disordered eating behaviors
- Is a picky eater
Get the support you need with virtual nutrition counseling or in-person nutrition therapy with expert pediatric dietitians. Enjoy family meals again.
How much does a pediatric nutritionist cost?
We accept most major insurance companies and the majority of our clients pay little to nothing outside of copays or deductibles to meet with a member of our team. We also offer military discounts as we are not in network with Tricare. We always recommend checking your insurance benefits regarding nutrition coverage as coverage depends on the patient’s individual insurance plan.
Child Nutrition: Raising Intuitive Eaters: The Sugar Series
Raising Intuitive Eaters is an online course that helps parents navigate the stress and confusion around kids’ sugar intake and eating habits. It offers practical tools to raise balanced, healthy eaters without food shame or strict rules—promoting a positive, lasting relationship with all foods, including sweets.
Take the battles out of mealtime. Feel confident in what’s best for you and your family. Enjoy eating out again! This is great for families with children from 2 – 12 years old.
Pediatric Medical Nutrition Therapy at Branz Nutrition
Medical Nutrition Therapy Services
- Body Image
- Body Positive
- Celiac Disease
- Dancer Nutritionist
- Diabetes
- Personalized Meal Plans
- Emotional Eating
- Fertility Dietitian
- Gastrointestinal Nutritionist
- Gestational Diabetes
- HAES Dietitian
- IBS Nutritionist
- Intuitive Eating Dietitian
- Mindful Eating
- No Diet Dietitian
- PCOS Dietitian
- Pediatric Nutritionist
- Plant-Based Vegan Vegetarian
- Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Sports Nutritionist
- Weight Gain
- Weight Management
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Our Team
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists in the Greater St. Louis Area
Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of licensed dietitian nutritionists serving the Greater St. Louis area and clients nationwide through telehealth. We provide evidence-based nutrition counseling for individuals and families seeking support with their health, eating habits, and relationship with food.
Our weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+-affirming approach is grounded in Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles. We specialize in eating disorder recovery and nutrition care for chronic conditions such as PCOS, diabetes, and heart disease, offering compassionate, personalized support through in-person sessions in Illinois and Missouri and virtual care across multiple states.
How It Works
An Easy Three-Step Process to Get You on the Road to Recovery
Make An Appointment
What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs, including online support groups, meal plans, and more.
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Meet with your Personal Dietitian
Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!
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Take Control of Your Life
Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.
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Schedule an appointment and we’ll verify your insurance for you!
Note: In order to secure a spot on a dietitian’s schedule, we need a valid payment method on file.
Testimonials
See how lives change — one nourishing choice at a time.
Our clients aren’t just improving their nutrition — they’re rebuilding trust with food, gaining confidence, and creating healthier, more balanced lives.
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