Child Nutrition

Clinical Nutrition Services

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Clinical Nutrition Services

The Clinical Nutrition Services program works alongside our healthcare staff to ensure that our patients are provided with the nutritionally-balanced meals that they need to recover as quickly and as effectively as possible from injury and illness.  

CLINICAL PROGRAMS

  • Inpatient Nutrition
  • Outpatient Nutrition
  • Formula & Lactation Education
  • Nutrition Clinic

EXPERTISE FOR FAMILIES

The information provided on our site has been developed for families' reference for children who are healthy as well as for those who may be recovering at home. 

FOOD ALLERGIES

Corn Allergy
Egg Allergy
Gluten Allergy

Latex Allergy Milk Allergy

Soy Allergy Wheat Allergy

SPECIAL DIETS

Information in this section is provided as a resource for children diagnosed with a health condition for which dietary changes are warranted.  These resources are not designed to replace advice from a medical professional. (For additional information, refer to our Disclaimer below.)

Bone Health
Blood Values
Changes in Taste
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dry or Sore Mouth
Get Your Fill of Fiber
Healthy Dining Out
High-Calorie Foods
Lactose-free Diet
Loss of Appetite
Low Cholesterol Diet

Magnesium
Nausea and Vomiting
Neutropenic Diet
No Sweets Diet
Phosphorus
Potassium
Pureed Diet
Soft Food Diet
Vegetarianism
Vitamin B12
Vitamin K
Weight Gain

HEALTHY EATING & NUTRITION TIPS

Fast Food Dining Tips Fit Food Choices
Food Labels
Fruits & Vegetables
Get Your Fill of Fiber Healthy Dining Out Healthy Snacks

Nutritional Goals
Low-Calorie Diet Tips
Low-Fat Diet Tips
Portion Control Tips Portion Size Tips
Quick Easy Breakfasts

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • ADA American Dietetic Association - Nutrition Information
  • NIH National Institutes of Health - Portion Distortion
  • Experts on Video - Nutrition & Diet at VideoJug.com
  • CalorieKing.com - Weight Control Information
  • KidsHealth.org - Health Information Just for Kids
  • KidsHealth.org - Calculating Your Body Mass
  • MyPyramid.gov - Create a Personalized Eating Plan
  • DietFacts.com - Ideas for Eating on a Diet 


    DISCLAIMER

    THIS TOOL DOES NOT GIVE MEDICAL ADVICE.
    It is for informational use only. It does not take the place of getting advice from a doctor for diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore your doctor's advice or wait to get medical help because of something you have read on this site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 right away.  Read disclaimer information.
     

  • CONTACT US

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    4650 Sunset Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90027
    EMAIL US

    323-361-5613


    PROGRAM MANAGER
    Linda Heller, MS, RD