Picky Eating & ARFID Nutrition Therapy

Dietitian Support for Picker Eaters and ARFID

Identify the root causes of picky eating and ARFID to develop a personalized approach. Introduce new foods in a stress-free way to expand your child’s diet. Create a structured mealtime routine that promotes positive eating habits. Reduce mealtime anxiety and food aversions with evidence-based strategies. Ensure balanced nutrition to prevent deficiencies and support healthy growth. Support sensory challenges and food textures for children with ARFID. Empower parents with tools and guidance to make mealtimes enjoyable and nourishing.

 

Support Your Baby’s Development with Guidance from Registered Dietitian:

If you’re struggling with picky eating or ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) in your child, you’ve likely been overwhelmed with advice—unsolicited opinions from family, friends, and even strangers who think they know best. It can feel exhausting, confusing, and even frustrating to manage mealtime battles while ensuring your child gets the nutrition they need.

Some children naturally expand their food preferences, while others experience extreme food aversions, anxiety, or sensory challenges that make eating stressful for the whole family. It’s not just about being “picky”—it’s about understanding the root cause and finding the right approach.

 

What’s the Difference Between Picky Eating and ARFID?

It’s completely normal for kids to go through phases of picky eating—turning their noses up at broccoli one day and demanding only beige foods the next. But when does picky eating cross the line into something more serious, like ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)?

 

Picky eating is common in childhood and often improves with time, patience, and exposure to new foods. Picky eaters may refuse certain foods, prefer familiar meals, or go through phases of limited eating—but they still eat enough to grow and thrive.

 

ARFID is more than just picky eating. ARFID is an eating disorder where a child severely restricts their food intake, leading to nutritional deficiencies, weight loss (or failure to gain weight), and significant mealtime distress. Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID isn’t about body image—it’s often driven by sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or vomiting, or a general lack of interest in food.

 

How Do You Know If Your Child’s Eating Habits Are a Concern?

If your child:

⚠️ Eats fewer and fewer foods over time
⚠️ Experiences extreme distress or anxiety around new foods
⚠️ Avoids entire food groups, leading to nutritional deficiencies
⚠️ Has difficulty gaining weight or maintaining energy levels
⚠️ Struggles with sensory issues related to food (texture, smell, temperature)

Then it might be time to seek expert guidance from a pediatric dietitian.

The good news? There are evidence-based strategies that can help! Whether your child is struggling with mild picky eating or a more severe case of ARFID, the right support can make mealtimes easier and help your child develop a healthy relationship with food.

You’re not alone in this—we’re here to help!

 

What can a pediatric dietitian do for ARFID and picky eating?

 

Working with a pediatric dietitian specializing in picky eating and ARFID can help take the guesswork out of feeding challenges. We’ll provide evidence-based strategies to:

Gently expand your child’s food choices in a low-pressure way
Address sensory and texture sensitivities that may be causing aversions
Ensure your child is meeting their nutritional needs, even with a limited diet
Create structured, stress-free mealtime routines that foster a positive relationship with food
Support parents and caregivers with guidance tailored to your child’s unique needs


Feeding challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
We’re here to help your child develop a healthy, confident relationship with food—without the stress and pressure.

We are here to help. 

Identify root causes of picky eating and/or ARFID.

Introduce new foods in a stress-free way to improve your child's diet.

Create a structured mealtime routine.

Reduce mealtime anxiety and food aversions.

Ensure balanced nutrition and address nutrient deficiencies.

Our Team of Expert Pediatric Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians

Our Certified Nutritionists and Registered Pediatric Dietitians have extensive experience supporting families through every stage of childhood nutrition. We understand that every child’s feeding journey is unique—from introducing solids and managing picky eating to addressing food allergies, digestive health, and chronic conditions like diabetes or Crohn’s disease.

 

We provide personalized nutrition interventions tailored to your child’s specific needs. Whether you’re navigating weaning, toddler feeding, or specialized dietary concerns, you’ll be paired with one of our expert pediatric dietitians to help you confidently nourish your child and support their growth and development.

RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – MS: Masters of Science – CDN: Certified Dietitian Nutritionist – CLT: Certified LEAP Therapist – CNSC: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician – LDN: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist – IFNCP: Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner

About The Child Nutritionist, our team of Pediatric Dietitians

We are board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionists specializing in pediatric nutrition with a focus on picky eating and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Our team is dedicated to helping families navigate the challenges of mealtime, from selective eating in toddlers to severe food aversions in older children and teens.

 

As parents and professionals, we understand how stressful mealtimes can become—whether you’re dealing with a child who refuses anything but beige foods or one who experiences intense anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or fear of eating. We create practical, individualized nutrition plans that are realistic, nourishing, and sustainable for your child’s unique needs.

 

We provide expert, compassionate support for children and teens struggling with ARFID, extreme picky eating, and disordered eating behaviors, helping them build a healthy, positive relationship with food—without pressure or battles at the dinner table.

 

With years of clinical experience, we are passionate about empowering families with evidence-based strategies that reduce mealtime stress and support lifelong nutrition and well-being.

 

And we can’t wait to be part of your journey.

Trusted Child Dietitian – Nutrition Therapy for Picky Eating and ARFID

We believe that every child deserves a healthy, stress-free relationship with food. We specialize in pediatric nutrition therapy to support children and teens struggling with picky eating, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), and feeding challenges.

 

Mealtime should be nourishing, not stressful—but for many families, it turns into a daily battle. Whether your child has extreme food aversions, sensory sensitivities, anxiety around eating, or a very limited diet, we provide expert guidance and personalized nutrition strategies to help them expand their food choices in a way that feels safe and manageable.

 

We take a gentle, evidence-based approach to help children and teens overcome food fears, build confidence with new foods, and develop sustainable eating habits for lifelong health.

 

Together, we will:

  • Analyze current eating behaviors to identify triggers and challenges.
  • Develop individualized strategies to reduce mealtime stress.
  • Support gradual exposure to new foods in a non-pressured way.
  • Ensure proper nutrition to prevent deficiencies and support growth.
  • Empower families with tools to create a positive, pressure-free mealtime environment.

 

With the right support, mealtime can become less stressful and more nourishing—for both your child and your family.

And we’re here to help every step of the way.

How it works

Make an Appointment

Choose the plan or package that best suits your fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal needs. (Or call us, and we'll help you choose what's right for you.)

Meet with Your Personal Nutrition Expert

Receive virtual or in-person pregnancy counseling, nutrition therapy, and individualized diet plans.

Implement Your Pregnancy Nutrition Plan.

Feel empowered to make the best nutrition choices to support healthy fertility, pregnancy and postnatal wellness. Optimize you and your developing baby's health.

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Child Nutrition Consultation Packages and Plans

Your child’s nutritional needs are unique and constantly evolving—from introducing solids to managing picky eating, food allergies, or digestive issues. Whether you need guidance on weaning, balanced toddler meals, or specialized nutrition therapy, our pediatric dietitians provide expert support to help your child grow, thrive, and develop a healthy relationship with food.

 

 

To ensure the best results, we recommend a minimum of three sessions to provide individualized guidance, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed.

  • Prenatal Nutrition Pack

  • US$395.
  • Prenatal Nutrition Counseling Includes: 

    • A 75-minute telehealth call and two 45-minute follow-up sessions where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs — trimester-by-trimester. I am an expert in clinical prenatal nutrition
    • Submit your clinical intake with details about your medical and family history, symptoms, medications, supplements, and regular diet.
    • Specific nutrient needs to support the healthy development of your baby.
    • Reduce risk of developing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia.
    • Meet 1:1 via a secure video telehealth platform to discuss your goals and challenges, and to get a specific, actionable plan. Your plan will be effective but not overwhelming.
    • Access to comprehensive specialty labs such as full nutrient testing, gut health testing, and food sensitivity testing. (For the cost of the test).
    • Prepare your body for breastfeeding and postpartum healing.
    • Meal plans, supplement protocol, handouts and resources specific to your needs.

     

    Ongoing professional support for the implementation of your plan.

  • Pregnancy Nutrition Consultation

  • US$225.
  • Prenatal – Pregnancy Nutrition Consultation  

    Take the guesswork out of choosing the best foods and meal plans to nourish yourself and your baby’s development. Here at the Pregnancy Nutritionist, we offer individualized nutrition consultations:

    • 45-minute follow-up appointments cost $135.00
    • Our goal is to best help support you and your developing baby’s needs. Individual appointments cannot be transferred to any other packages.

     

  • Follow-Up Prenatal Nutrition Consultations

  • US$135.
  • Need to check in? Work with us for follow-up nutrition appointments. This will provide you with: 

    • Ongoing support for your nutrition plan, working with someone you trust.
    • Adjustments to nutrition plans due to any number of reasons.
    • Menu planning support.
    • Maintaining health goals with sustainable, realistic dietary interventions.

     

  • 12-Week Package

  • US$690.
  • 12-Week Package

      • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of six (6) nutrition appointments where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
      • Full, custom nutrition plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
        Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
      • Interpretation of lab testing
      • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
      • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
      • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
      • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
      • Ideal for either preparing for pregnancy, one trimester of pregnancy, or the post-partum period.

     

  • 24-Week Package

  • US$1290.
  • 24-Week Package

        • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of twelve (12) nutrition sessions where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
        • Full, custom nutrition plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
          Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
        • Interpretation of lab testing
        • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
        • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
        • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
        • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
        • Ideal for infertility challenges, pregnancy challenges like gestational diabetes, breast feeding preparation (final trimester) and postpartum support and healing.

     

  • 36-Week Package

  • US$1790.
  • 36-Week Nutrition Package

          • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of eighteen (18) nutrition consultations, where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
          • Full, custom nutrition plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
            Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
          • Interpretation of lab testing
          • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
          • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
          • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
          • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
          • Ideal for full pregnancy support.

     

  • 48-Week Package

  • US$2290.
  • 48-Week Package

            • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of twenty-four (24) nutrition consultations where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
            • Full, custom nutrition plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
              Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
            • Interpretation of lab testing
            • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
            • Individualized meal plans (every four weeks).
            • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
            • Fertility, postpartum, breastfeeding preparation and nutrition support
            • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
            • Ideal for fertility, full pregnancy and/or postpartum support.

     

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