We have a full team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) to assist your kiddo from birth to adulthood. We focus on positive eating behaviors to grow healthy little humans. We also can educate and counsel on medical concerns or diseases that require nutrition intervention.
A balanced nutrition plan and positive language around food support pediatric health.
Baby
Healthy Eating
Starting at a young age with positive feeding set up the foundation for growth for your little one. However, knowing where to start and what to do can be challenging for sure. We can guide you on things that you can do from the start to assist in cultivating a positive environment.
Transition Feeding
We specialize in Baby-Led weaning, what foods to start at 6 months old, and more. You can schedule a consultation. There is a lot of information out there. Learn from the nutrition experts on what the plan method is for you and your little one.
Breast Feeding Support
Breastfeeding demands a lot on our bodies. Believe it or not, it takes more calories to make milk each day than to make a baby. We can provide a plan that keeps your body nourished and keep up your milk supply.
Toddlers + Kids
Picky Eating
Nutrition is crucial, but happy mealtimes and getting your child to eat how you want them to eat can be tough. So this is where our child nutrition experts step in. We work with the child directly to have them explore foods to expand their taste buds.
Healthy Eating
Learn just what nutrients are needed for your kiddos to keep them healthy and strong. We will create a customized plan for your child to meet their nutrition needs.
Anderson’s Nutrition was recommended to us by our pediatrician after my daughter Emma was diagnosed with Pica. We had noticed that Emma, who was 4 at the time, had been eating dirt and chalk and she was beyond the years of normal toddler exploration. What we later discovered is that she craved these non-food items because her iron levels were very low due to the high volume of milk she was drinking on a daily basis. Our dietitian helped us map out a plan to drastically lower her intake of milk and replace it with the nutrients her body craved through balanced meals. Emma’s diet has dramatically improved, and she no longer goes for non-food items. Our dietitian was extremely helpful, so easy to speak with, and great with kids. I would highly recommend Anderson’s Nutrition.
– Anonymous
My 5-year-old ate broccoli over ice cream!
Medical Conditions
GI Issues, Constipation, Celiac Disease
Often time little ones have issues with the stomach and bowel habits as they grow. Other times, there is a diagnosis that affects the food intake.
Allergies, Food Restrictions, Food Intolerances
Food allergies can be hard to manage. Ingredients are hidden and it makes meal planning very difficult.
Autism
Learn more about our Autism support for your kiddo on our page dedicated to Austim nutrition.
Failure to Thrive
Is your little one on the smaller side and your Pediatrician recommends increasing calories? You may have heard the term “failure to thrive” from your doctor. We can set up a plan that can assist your little one on getting back to the growth curve.
And more…
There are many more conditions and diseases that may affect the nutrition of your little one. Our certified Pediatric Dietitians can assist you by creating a plan that works for your little one and your family.
Meet our pediatric nutrition experts for baby, toddler, and kids!
Meghan, MS, RDN
Samantha, RDN
Tammy, RDN
How to get started
Pick how you want to meet. Then use our online scheduler to make an appointment. You can also call the office at 602-770-7611, M-F, 8-4pm MST. We do accept medical insurance, learn more.
Pick how you want to meet
Virtually
Meet your dietitian from anywhere there is a connection from any device. Our HIPAA compliant software lets you enjoy the flexibility but keeps the in-person feel. There is no software to download and easy to use.
In Person
Meet your dietitian at our locations in Gilbert, Tempe, or Scottsdale Arizona (click here for Pennsylvania). Meet at one of our comfortable offices for an in-person experience.
Let your registered dietitian nutritionist help your child or teen adopt positive habits so they can grow strong, gain a healthy relationship with food, and optimize nutrition habits to feel more energized & prevent disease.
Tween + Teens
Empower your child to make healthy choices in a postive way!
Sports Nutrition
Growing bodies may need a more tailored nutrition program to meet their needs.
Medical conditions
Please see the kid section above.
Healthy Eating Behaviors
As children & teens are still growing, this is a critical time to intervene before they go down a path that won’t benefit their future. We educate in a positive way to allow your teen to explore new foods and learn why it is important to have balance in their diet.
Influences that affect your tween or teen
Teens hear many different voices. These voices can come from the media, friends, and family members who each play a role in influencing a teenager. Most teens don’t feel comfortable in their bodies, are unsure of what is truly “healthy”, and have misconstrued views on healthy nutrition. Teens oftentimes feel comfortable and grow their confidence by working with a dietitian.
Knowing when to get help
Does your teen worry about their weight or talk negatively about their body or do you notice disordered eating habits or signs in your teen? Disordered eating and eating disorders are on the rise. Learn more from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. If you think your child has signs of disordered eating, you can schedule an evaluation for an assessment.
What can an RDN do for your child or teen?
Our trained experts will work to create realistic and customized goals to meet your child’s health goals. We use small changes, focusing on the why and how so that helping your child happens naturally.
Meet our nutrition experts for tween and teens!
How to get started
Pick how you want to meet. Then use our online scheduler to make an appointment. You can also call the office at 602-770-7611, M-F, 8-4pm MST. We do accept medical insurance, learn more.
Pick how you want to meet
Virtually
Meet your dietitian from anywhere there is a connection from any device. Our HIPAA compliant software lets you enjoy the flexibility but keeps the in-person feel. There is no software to download and easy to use.
In Person
Meet your dietitian at our locations in Gilbert, Tempe, or Scottsdale Arizona (click here for Pennsylvania). Meet at one of our comfortable offices for an in-person experience.
Let your registered dietitian nutritionist help your teen adopt positive habits so they can grow strong, gain a healthy relationship with food, and optimize nutrition habits to feel more energized & prevent disease.
What to Expect
Anderson’s Nutrition has a realistic approach to child nutrition that makes the process enjoyable and will help your child to grow with happy but also healthy memories around food. We believe in simple and small changes that will make the biggest difference in your life.
While we meet, we can help you and your child or teen work together to:
- Be more accepting of foods, including the transition to solid foods
- Get adequate nutrients for healthy growth
- Plan and prep meals
- Navigate nutrition for children getting started in sports, with allergies, or intolerances
- Identify possible supplements needed
- Manage weight and prevent disease
Education
We will educate you on a lifestyle that is sustainable for your child with selective eating, negative behaviors, or comorbidities. Recommendations will be given for energy, protein, and other requirements. You might learn how to meal plan. You’ll learn how to design and live that new lifestyle, using the latest research.
Throughout the sessions, our pediatric nutritionist and dietitian expert will:
- Assess and evaluate dietary intake and health status, determining where potential nutrient deficiencies may exist.
- Identify if there is adequate energy/calorie intake to support growth and development.
- Educate on serving size and food group recommendations for your child’s age and specific situation.
- Assist with the implementation of doctor-recommended dietary interventions.
- Provide tips on increasing food acceptance and quality of nutrition.
- Promote positive body image and behaviors around food/drink.
Results
Nutrition is not one size fits all! Our experts evaluate and assess diet, health, and nutritional concerns on an individual level using the most current evidence-based research. In addition, they are mindful of the unique health concerns that may be present in children. Let our nutrition experts create a customized plan to help improve your child’s overall nutrition in a way that works for your family.
I reached out to Tammy and will continue to reach out to her for nutritional assistance for my children and especially for one specific child with not only ADHD, sensory integration disorder, she is also dairy intolerant and has celiac. So, this also makes it harder for her to absorb nutrients.
Tammy assisted me with helpful resources when shopping for gluten-free foods as my 4yo has Celiac. She assisted me when I would find natural nutrition support or ADHD support supplements online to add to my kids’ diets as I was unsure if she/they were getting enough especially my youngest, Tammy would take the time and research each one and gives me the pros and cons from a nutritionist perspective so I could make the best decision for my child/ren. She’s been amazing to work with always willing to talk things through with me.
– 4 year old with Celiac Disease + AHDH
Our dietitian was recommended to us by our pediatrician after my daughter Emma was diagnosed with Pica. We had noticed that Emma, who was 4 at the time, had been eating dirt and chalk and she was beyond the years of normal toddler exploration. What we later discovered is that she craved these non-food items because her iron levels were very low due to the high volume of milk she was drinking on a daily basis. Our dietitian helped us map out a plan to drastically lower her intake of milk and replace it with the nutrients her body craved through balanced meals. Emma’s diet has dramatically improved, and she no longer goes for non-food items. Jen was extremely helpful, so easy to speak with, and great with kids. I would highly recommend her.
– 4 year old with PICA
How to get started
We have several options to get started with one of our RDN-Nutrition Experts. We offer in-person, telephonic, and video counseling sessions. Check out the online scheduler today! Learn more by
The Cost
Most insurance companies will provide benefits for nutrition counseling, often times the coverage is
We have several different types of appointments available. Choose which one fits your needs. Almost all patients find success in meeting consistently for their education session or consultation to get the support and the results that they need. You can talk with your dietitian to decide just how many visits are needed.