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Fay helps you find the best pediatric nutritionists & registered dietitians covered by your insurance. Dietitians you find on Fay are vetted and available for virtual or in-person sessions near you. Pay nothing (or next to nothing) out of pocket.
Amy Merwarth, RD
Kayla Olmstead, RD
Marinelle Bartolome, RD
Darelis Moran, RD
Jeanine Baumann, RD
Kristen Criscitelli, RD
Berta Saedinia, RD
Chelsey Bauer, RD
Natalie Alcaraz, RD
Elizabeth Viator, RD
Fay has high standards for quality of care, read more about how we screen providers to guarantee you're meeting with the best nutrition and wellness experts in the country.
Pediatric nutrition counseling covered by insurance
The best pediatric nutritionists and dietitians
Fay has high standards for quality of care, read more about how we screen providers to guarantee you're meeting with the best nutrition and wellness experts in the country.
Fay has high standards for quality of care, read more about how we screen providers to guarantee you're meeting with the best nutrition and wellness experts in the country.
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Work with a pediatric dietitian or nutritionist covered by your insurance
Navigate the challenges of childhood nutrition
Ensuring your child is properly nourished can be a challenge. Your child might struggle with:
- Weight issues
- Improper development
- Picky eating
- Digestive issues
- Health issues like diabetes
- Eating disorders
Get the support you need to nourish your child
A pediatric dietitian is an excellent partner to ensure your child eat well and address any nutritional challenges they may face. A pediatric RD can help:
- Manage your child’s weight thoughtfully
- Adjust to new food allergies or sensitivities
- Broaden your child’s palate
- Support your child’s athletic pursuits
- Help your child heal from disordered eating
Everyone's journey is different, so your dietitian works with you 1 on 1 to provide a hyper-personalized plan
Have you tried (seemingly) every diet out there with limited success? Trying to beat prediabetes holistically? Worn out from life and know your diet could be better but don’t know where to start? Your dietitian will assess all this and more to craft a completely personalized approach for your treatment based on your goals, lifestyle, health history, motivators, and more. Fay dietitians use clinically proven methods to drive results, including goal setting, intuitive eating, nutrition education, lifestyle counseling, lab testing, and meal planning.
The world of nutrition is overwhelming. There’s so much information out there – but how can you know what’s right for you? The reality is: nutrition is complex and requires an expert’s guidance. Registered dietitians are the only nutrition professionals qualified to offer medical nutrition therapy (MNT). That means RDNs have a deep understanding of the chemical properties of food and how that interacts with one’s body on a cellular level to impact overall health. Instead of stressing out over the latest food trend, put your care in the hands of a dietitian and find ease in knowing you’re getting personalized, research-backed nutrition advice.
Ready to break free from the harsh voice in your head criticizing your every food choice? Whether weight loss is part of your goals or not, your dietitian can help calm the noise with a research-backed approach that addresses both the practical challenges of daily meals and the psychological factors of disordered eating. You can learn ways to manage your health and weight that go beyond the confines of a traditional “diet” by prioritizing balance and finding the right nutrition approach for you personally.
Accountability is a crucial factor in making any lifestyle change. Having a set weekly meeting with your dietitian – and knowing you have an expert on your side – can make a world of difference when it comes to sticking to your nutrition goals. You’ll have regular check-ins where you go over your progress and any challenges you’re facing, and together, you and your dietitian will make adjustments to account for your evolving needs. RDNs know as well as anyone that a successful plan is one that fits into your life, not works against it.
You have to make a lot of decisions every day, including what to eat. Meal planning removes the headache of that decision, and when it’s done in partnership with your dietitian, it’s that much easier to meet your goals without exhausting yourself in the process. All the hard work of figuring out how much to eat and when is already done for you – you just need to stick to the plan. Your RDN can provide meal ideas and recipes too, which can help boost adherence and make following your plan simpler and more enjoyable.
No matter why you’re getting a dietitian’s expertise, intuitive eating principles can help almost anyone cultivate a healthier relationship with food. Using behavioral psychology, intuitive eating emphasizes getting in touch with your body to better understand hunger and fullness cues, identify emotional eating, and remove any shame or guilt that might come up. With this psychological approach, your dietitian can help you calm the “food noise” in your mind to cultivate a sense of empowerment and joy in eating once again.
Meeting your nutrition goals is about more than just the food you eat. Your daily routine – activity level, sleep schedule, stress levels, work life, and environment – has a huge impact on your overall health. Your dietitian will create your personalized plan based on these factors and more. Taking this approach makes your plan more realistic, which makes achieving your goals easier. It also allows your RD to identify any potential challenges and craft a plan to overcome them.
Food can play an important role in managing chronic health conditions, but you need an expert to guide you. Fay has dietitians specializing in diabetes, IBS, PCOS, thyroid health, obesity, and more. These providers can collaborate directly with your broader care team to ensure your nutrition plan is aligned with your ongoing treatments. Your RDN can do more than just make a meal plan based on your goals and condition – they can also educate you on the key factors of eating for that condition, empowering you to continue the care for yourself.
Health is foundational to wellbeing. Fay dietitians are qualified to support weight loss, hormonal imbalances, chronic disease, and much more. Collaborating with an RDN greatly increases your chances of success in meeting your goals. Whatever your nutrition goals are, you can find a board-certified registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in that area with Fay.
What to look for in a pediatric dietitian
Proper credentials
You want to entrust your child’s nutrition to the right provider. Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDs or RDNs) are highly qualified professionals with over 1,000 hours of practical experience and extensive education. If someone calls themselves a nutritionist without the RDN credential, they might not be as qualified since the title isn’t as regulated.
Experience working with children
Working with children requires a specific approach that not every dietitian is qualified to offer. When hiring a dietitian, you want to be sure they specialize in pediatrics and have direct experience working with children to ensure you are in the best hands. One way to check for this is to read through a provider’s reviews. All Fay providers have transparent reviews available on their profiles.
Additional qualifications
Working with children in a medical capacity necessitates additional qualifications beyond the RDN credential. The Commission on Dietetic Registration, the same organization that awards RDN credentials, offers Board Certification as a Specialist in pediatric nutrition. This certification requires additional hours of practice experience in the specialty area, giving you extra peace of mind that your child is receiving the best possible care.
Accepts insurance
Childcare adds up fast. Finding a dietitian who accepts health insurance can make treatment significantly more affordable. All Fay dietitians work with insurance – simply input your plan information to see which providers accept your particular plan. With Fay, you could pay as little as $0 per session.
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Fay pediatric dietitians have the expertise you need
Specialize in pediatric nutrition
All Fay providers are credentialed as registered dietitian nutritionists. Our pediatric dietitians have the additional qualifications you need to know your child’s care is in good hands. These qualifications will be easy to find on each provider’s profile.
Offer compassionate care
Entrusting your child’s health to a provider is a big deal. All Fay providers are vetted both for their expertise and bedside manner to ensure top-quality care. If you feel your provider isn’t a personality match, you can switch to another provider, no problem.
Have a proven track record
In addition to Fay’s thorough vetting process, you can gain additional peace of mind reading through our providers’ transparent reviews to hear about other clients’ experience. This can help you find the right fit and feel confident in your choice.
Meet virtually
All Fay providers work both in person and virtually. Virtual nutrition services can be a convenient option for busy families and can make children feel more at ease as they meet from the comfort of their own home.
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Common food challenges with children
Picky eating
Many children struggle with picky eating. Whether it be due to taste or texture, it’s not uncommon for kids to avoid vegetables or stick to a select few foods while refusing all others. This can be challenging to navigate as a parent because it’s not always clear how to overcome this. You may try several techniques and find your child is still refusing most foods. It’s vital to consult with a pediatric dietitian on this, as a severely limited diet can affect your child’s health and development.
Weight management in children
Childhood obesity is higher than ever, and eating disorders are affecting kids younger and younger too. Managing your child’s weight can feel like an impossible task – you don’t want to police their intake but you want to be sure they are as healthy and happy as possible. Partnering with a pediatric dietitian can help you find sustainable, realistic ways to manage your child’s weight while allowing them the freedom to explore their own tastes.
Childhood malnutrition
Many parents find it surprising how easily children can become malnourished. This can be due to a variety of factors including lack of access to healthy food, picky eating, and general lack of knowledge. A pediatric dietitian can give you the education and resources you need to ensure your child is properly nourished and thriving.
Health conditions
Navigating a recent diagnosis of diabetes or a food allergy can feel overwhelming. How do you know what to feed your child? What foods do you need to avoid? How do your habits need to change? A pediatric dietitian can answer all this and more to empower you to move through this diagnosis with the knowledge and clarity you need to support your child’s health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a pediatric dietitian do?
A pediatric RD works with children as young as three years old all the way through adolescence to counsel on their food intake and problem-solve food-related issues like weight management, picky eating, nutrient deficiency, diabetes, and more.
Are pediatric dietitian consultations covered by insurance?
All Fay dietitians accept health insurance! To see which providers work with your particular plan, simply input your information and scroll through the filtered results.
Can a pediatric dietitian help with child obesity?
Yes, a pediatric dietitian is an excellent provider to help navigate child obesity. They can design a custom meal plan to help your child regulate their weight while also supporting their emotional needs through the process.
What is the difference between a pediatric dietitian and a pediatric nutritionist?
The title “nutritionist” is not as regulated as dietitian. In some states, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist without any corresponding education or practical experience. However, only those who have the proper qualifications can call themselves a dietitian. For this reason, when looking for a nutrition provider for your child, you’ll want to look for a dietitian (also called registered dietitian nutritionist) rather than a nutritionist.
Get your child the nutrition care they need
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