Pediatric Nutrition
Helping Children Grow, Thrive and Build Healthy Habits
Every child has unique nutritional needs. Whether your child is managing a medical condition, dealing with food allergies, struggling with growth concerns, or working toward healthier eating habits, the MetroHealth Pediatric Nutrition team is here to help.
Our registered dietitians work closely with children, parents and caregivers to develop personalized nutrition plans that support healthy growth, healing and long-term wellness. We provide expert guidance in a supportive, judgment-free environment and partner with your child’s pediatric healthcare provider to ensure coordinated care.
What Is Pediatric Nutrition Counseling?
Pediatric nutrition counseling provides individualized support for children up to age 17 and families facing nutrition-related challenges. During appointments, our specialists take the time to understand your child's health needs, eating habits, lifestyle and goals.
Together, we'll create realistic, achievable strategies that fit your family's needs and help your child develop a healthy relationship with food.
Our goal is not to put children on restrictive diets. Instead, we focus on helping families make informed nutrition choices that support overall health and development.
Conditions We Help Manage
Our Pediatric Nutrition team provides dietary guidance and nutrition management for a wide range of health concerns, including:
- Food allergies and food sensitivities
- Celiac disease
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Obesity and weight management concerns
- Growth and nutrition concerns
- Select medical conditions that may be impacted by nutrition
If you're unsure whether nutrition counseling could benefit your child, talk with your pediatric healthcare provider.
What to Expect
When you meet with a Pediatric Nutrition specialist, you can expect:
- A personalized assessment of your child's nutritional needs
- Practical recommendations tailored to your family's lifestyle
- Education about healthy eating habits and nutrition choices
- Support for managing nutrition-related medical conditions
- Ongoing guidance and follow-up as needed
Our team works with families every step of the way to create sustainable habits that promote healthy growth and development.
A Partnership Without Judgment
We understand that feeding and nutrition challenges can be stressful for families.
Our role is to provide expert guidance, encouragement and support, not judgment. We work together with families and healthcare providers to help children achieve their health goals and build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
How to Access Pediatric Nutrition Services
Pediatric Nutrition services are available by provider referral.
If you believe your child may benefit from nutrition counseling, schedule an appointment with your child's pediatric healthcare provider by calling 216-718-2222 to ask about a referral to MetroHealth Pediatric Nutrition.
Why Choose MetroHealth Pediatric Nutrition?
- Specialized pediatric nutrition expertise
- Personalized care plans
- Coordination with your child's healthcare team
- Support for a variety of medical and nutrition-related concerns
- A compassionate, family-centered approach
We're committed to helping children develop healthy nutrition habits that support lifelong wellness.