Nutrition

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the March/April 2026 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics, focused on nutrition.

The FDA cleared a generic Infuvite Pediatric injection for children receiving parenteral nutrition, adding a new option for hospital supply.

New AAP guideline replaces “failure to thrive” with “faltering weight,” emphasizing standardized diagnosis and targeted, less invasive care.

Learn when picky eating signals ARFID or pediatric feeding disorder, key red flags, screening questions, and referral tips beyond the growth chart.

David Stukus, MD, discusses nutrition risks, early allergen introduction, and evolving dietary strategies for managing pediatric food allergies.

Pediatric nutrition counseling transforms conversations by focusing on inclusion, behaviors, and barriers, fostering meaningful change for families.

Pediatric visits make nutrition doable: quick questions, budget-smart swaps, myth-busting advice, and family meals that boost kids’ growth.

Pediatricians decode the new dietary guidelines—more protein, zero added sugar under aged 11 years, full-fat dairy—plus what’s missing for kids’ health.

Experts review key updates to the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and practical considerations for clinicians.

FDA and partners are investigating a multistate infant botulism outbreak linked to powdered formula and assessing risks of Clostridium botulinum.

A study found that sodium supplementation did not significantly improve weight, length, or head circumference gains among infants.

A study found that nonmedically indicated formula supplementation among term infants is common and increasing over time.

New AAP guidance affirms mother’s own milk as optimal for very low birth weight infants, citing reduced NEC and infection risk and outlining donor milk use.

New dietary guidelines stress whole foods and reduced processing, with expanded, age-specific guidance for infants, children, and adolescents.

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The FDA warns retailers over failure to remove recalled infant formula, urging stronger recall practices to protect infants and young children.

A large meta-analysis suggests well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children but require attention to key nutrients.

Learn simple strategies to help picky eaters enjoy a balanced Thanksgiving meal through planning, involvement, and a relaxed holiday atmosphere.

A prepandemic NHANES analysis found no significant differences in fruit, vegetable, or overall diet quality between WIC participants and eligible nonparticipants.

A review highlights the benefits and risks of artificial sweeteners in glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and gut microbiota balance.

Training tools and EHR prompts boosted pediatricians’ adherence to early peanut introduction guidelines in a new trial.

Placing food outreach specialists in pediatric clinics improved food access, enrolling families in assistance programs and reducing barriers.

New evidence-based guideline provides 22 recommendations to standardize nutritional care for neonates after enterostomy.

Adolescents from socioeconomically deprived families reported more eating disorder symptoms, highlighting disparities in risk and diagnosis.

Pediatricians play a crucial role in preventing early-onset colorectal cancer by promoting healthy diets and fiber intake among children.