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Clinical Nutrition

Clinical Nutrition

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At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), nutritionists in Clinical Nutrition aim to nurture your child — nutritionally, physically and emotionally — and help families develop healthy eating and nutrition habits. We're experts in helping your growing child reach their nutritional goals. Our nutritionists work with children who have conditions that affect their growth and development.

Nutrition services are available at CHOP hospitals in Philadelphia and King of Prussia, and at satellite offices throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our wide range of services allows our team to provide nutritional support to your child in the hospital, at outpatient visits and at home. We work closely with the Nutrition Support Services for any patients who need parenteral (IV) nutrition and support the Home Parenteral Nutrition team.

How we serve you

We provide comprehensive nutrition consultation services to patients of all ages in inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Why choose us for clinical nutrition services

We offer the largest pediatric Clinical Nutrition Department in the United States – with more than 85 nutrition team members, including registered dietitians, registered dietetic technicians, and a medical chef educator.

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Meet your team

The Clinical Nutrition staff includes registered dietitians and diet technicians who work directly with your family to develop nutrition plans that meet the medical and cultural needs of your child.

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Our locations

You can see clinical nutrition specialists at 10-plus CHOP locations.

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Clinical Nutrition resources

We have compiled resources – including specialized diets, how to avoid food allergens and food therapies for specific conditions – to help you feel more confident with the care you are providing your child.

Patient stories

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Resources for professionals

Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.

GI & Nutrition Connection Family Newsletter Sign Up Form

Learn about our latest breakthroughs – big and small – from the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition! Subscribe to receive the GI & Nutrition Connection, an e-newsletter dedicated for patients and their families. You’ll receive updates on our research and advancements, patient stories, profiles of our clinicians, news about events and more!

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