Comments on: Where Do You Go For Advice On Toddler Nutrition? http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/02/where-do-you-go-for-advice-on-toddler-nutrition/ Science Driven Real Life Toddler Nutrition Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:02:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Ayala Laufer-cahana M.D. http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/02/where-do-you-go-for-advice-on-toddler-nutrition/#comment-195 Ayala Laufer-cahana M.D. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:29:50 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=937#comment-195 I wish I could say all physicians or all pediatricians are well trained in nutrition. The fact is that the required learning in nutrition is very limited. Some physicians know a lot about how to best feed a healthy child because they've explored the subject on their own initiative, and some also have the time to sit down and give guidance--if you're lucky enough to have such a pediatrician you are indeed fortunate. I think the best advice, no matter where it comes from, should be viewed with common sense and skepticism. The questions I ask are: • does this make sense? • what kind of evidence supports this guidance? Above all, don't view nutrition and health news as advice (they're not, they're really just news), don't follow every trend, and exercise moderation. I wish I could say all physicians or all pediatricians are well trained in nutrition. The fact is that the required learning in nutrition is very limited. Some physicians know a lot about how to best feed a healthy child because they’ve explored the subject on their own initiative, and some also have the time to sit down and give guidance–if you’re lucky enough to have such a pediatrician you are indeed fortunate.

I think the best advice, no matter where it comes from, should be viewed with common sense and skepticism. The questions I ask are:
• does this make sense?
• what kind of evidence supports this guidance?

Above all, don’t view nutrition and health news as advice (they’re not, they’re really just news), don’t follow every trend, and exercise moderation.

]]> By: Jamaise http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/02/where-do-you-go-for-advice-on-toddler-nutrition/#comment-192 Jamaise Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:15:40 +0000 http://www.littlestomaks.com/?p=937#comment-192 Good question. I will probably be somewhat non-traditional on this one. While I do listen to my pediatrician - I don't feel that most doctors are trained to listen to nature & the body. An example - a fever is a natural bodily function to burn out pathogens. I allow my child's body to preform it's intended function, watching that it doesn't get too high, keeping my child hydrated & comfortable. Most doctors would stop the body from doing it's job with Tylenol. My pediatrician knows & trusts me enough now that he incorporates my judgement into the treatment plan. My youngest has never had an antibiotic & never needed one. I also get advice from my Mother. She is wise beyond her years. Her approach is common sense based. In the "other" category, I would say I listen to my instincts. I rely a lot on seeing a healthy, happy child - that tells you what you need to know. Good question. I will probably be somewhat non-traditional on this one.
While I do listen to my pediatrician – I don’t feel that most doctors are trained to listen to nature & the body. An example – a fever is a natural bodily function to burn out pathogens. I allow my child’s body to preform it’s intended function, watching that it doesn’t get too high, keeping my child hydrated & comfortable. Most doctors would stop the body from doing it’s job with Tylenol.
My pediatrician knows & trusts me enough now that he incorporates my judgement into the treatment plan. My youngest has never had an antibiotic & never needed one.
I also get advice from my Mother. She is wise beyond her years. Her approach is common sense based.
In the “other” category, I would say I listen to my instincts.
I rely a lot on seeing a healthy, happy child – that tells you what you need to know.

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