Nutrition

First RCT in pediatric ARFID finds family-based and individual therapy both cut symptoms; family therapy also drove more weight gain.

Researchers detected multiple endocrine-disrupting chemicals in breast milk and infant urine, highlighting early-life exposure during infancy.

A cross-sectional study comparing 2 Australian population-based cohorts found that updated infant feeding guidelines recommending egg introduction by 6 months were associated with a 17.7% relative reduction in egg allergy prevalence.

Clear guidance on formula types, safety rules, imported brands, and ingredient fears—plus when switching helps or harms—to reduce anxiety and support healthy growth.

a2 Milk Company recalled 3 infant formula batches after detecting cereulide, a toxin that can cause rapid-onset gastrointestinal illness in infants.

Autism food selectivity hides vitamin and mineral gaps despite normal growth—learn exam-room strategies to spot risks and expand diets safely.

Pilot study finds maternal dairy intake associated with lower levels of select human milk lipids, with unclear implications for infant health.

FDA testing of 312 infant formula samples found low or undetectable levels of contaminants, supporting safety and ongoing monitoring efforts.

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.