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DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION & DIETETICS NINEWELLS<br />
HOSPITAL, DUNDEE<br />
Paediatric Dietetic Service<br />
Some Questions Answered<br />
What is a Dietician?<br />
Registered Dieticians are uniquely qualified to translate scientific in<strong>for</strong>mation about food into<br />
practical dietary advice. As well as providing impartial advice about nutrition <strong>and</strong> health,<br />
Dieticians also advise about food related problems, <strong>and</strong> treat disease <strong>and</strong> ill health.<br />
Paediatric Dieticians are registered Dieticians who have undergone training to develop a<br />
specialist knowledge in the nutritional needs <strong>of</strong> infants <strong>and</strong> children.<br />
Why would my child need to see a Dietician?<br />
1. If there are any concerns about your child's growth.<br />
2. If there are concerns about your child's nutritional intake.<br />
3. If your child has swallowing difficulties.<br />
4. Dietary advice may be required to change your child's food intake to treat a clinical<br />
condition.<br />
Who would refer my child <strong>for</strong> advice?<br />
Referrals to the Paediatric Dietetic service must be made by a Consultant Paediatrician.<br />
G.P. referrals can be sent to the Community Dieticians.<br />
Where would my child be seen?<br />
A small team <strong>of</strong> Paediatric Dieticians are based at Ninewells Hospital. A part-time Paediatric<br />
Dietician has a particular remit <strong>for</strong> children <strong>with</strong> special needs. This Dietician is based at<br />
Ninewells Hospital, but visits <strong>and</strong> holds clinics at Kingspark School <strong>and</strong> Armistead Child<br />
Development Centre. <strong>Children</strong> <strong>with</strong> special needs who attend other establishments will be<br />
seen at these clinics.<br />
What should I expect from an appointment?<br />
You will be asked to bring along your child's health records which contain vital in<strong>for</strong>mation on<br />
your child's growth since birth. You may also be requested to complete a food diary prior to<br />
your appointment <strong>with</strong> the Dietician.<br />
A dietary assessment will be carried out, looking at your child's past <strong>and</strong> present nutritional<br />
intake, along <strong>with</strong> looking at any history <strong>of</strong> feeding problems, illnesses, etc. Dietary advice<br />
will be tailored to the individual child <strong>and</strong> family, <strong>and</strong> will be based on your child's history <strong>and</strong><br />
current problems.<br />
<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> Pack – <strong>Children</strong>’s Services 29
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