Pediatric Nutritionist for Kids Who Struggle With Food
If mealtimes are a battle, the food list keeps shrinking, or your child's eating is tangled up with ADHD, autism, or tummy troubles, you're in the right place. I'm Therese Nadler, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist who helps children eat, grow, and feel better through virtual care for families across the U.S.
A Children’s Nutritionist Who Looks Beyond the Plate
Most parents land here after trying everything, the charts, the bribes, the “he’ll eat when he’s hungry” advice that didn’t work. As a pediatric nutritionist with functional training, I look for why eating is hard for your child: gut health, sensory needs, nutrient gaps, blood sugar, and how it all connects to mood, focus, and growth.
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How I Help Kids & Teens
Five focused areas, tap any to learn more. Not sure where to start? The discovery call is free.
Kids’ Gut Health
Constipation, tummy pain, and the gut–behavior link.
Gut health nutritionist for kids →Not sure where to start?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call and we'll help you find the best path forward.
Book a discovery call →Working With a Pediatric Nutritionist, Virtually
Every visit is over secure video, scheduled around school, naps, and work, so getting expert help doesn’t mean another stressful car trip.
Free discovery call
15 minutes to hear what’s going on and see if we’re a fit.
Deep-dive assessment
Diet history, symptoms, growth, and, when helpful, functional lab review, turned into a realistic plan built around your child's safe foods.
Ongoing support
Virtual visits and between-session messaging while we expand foods and track real progress.
Why a functional approach
A functional pediatric nutritionist asks why a child isn’t eating or thriving, not just what to feed them. As a pediatric registered dietitian with advanced functional and integrative training and 15+ years of experience, I build plans around the whole child: gut, sensory needs, nutrition, and the realities of family life.
Families Who Found a Way Forward
“We went from six safe foods to more than twenty, and dinner finally feels calm. I wish we’d found Therese a year sooner.”
“The afternoon meltdowns eased once we steadied his blood sugar. His teacher noticed the difference before we even mentioned it.”
“For the first time someone looked at the whole picture: gut, sleep, and food together. My daughter is eating more and complaining less.”
Pediatric Nutrition: Common Questions
What does a pediatric nutritionist do?
A pediatric nutritionist assesses a child’s eating, growth, gut health, and nutrient needs, then builds a personalized plan to help them eat better and feel better. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I combine credentialed clinical training with a functional, root-cause approach.
What’s the difference between a pediatric nutritionist and a pediatric dietitian?
In practice, the terms overlap. “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist” (RDN) is the protected, board-certified credential. I’m an RDN, so you get a fully credentialed pediatric dietitian who works in a functional, whole-child way.
Do you work virtually
Yes, the practice is fully virtual, so families get the same care without a commute. Appointments happen over secure video, scheduled around school and work.
What conditions do you help with?
From ADHD and autism to picky eating, constipation, and digestive concerns, each condition has its own page with more details about my approach and how nutrition can help.
Do you take insurance?
Nadler Nutrition is private-pay, which keeps visits unhurried and fully personalized. You’ll get a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
When should I see a pediatric nutritionist?
If eating struggles are affecting your child’s growth, energy, behavior, or your family’s daily peace and standard advice hasn’t worked, it’s worth a conversation. The discovery call is free.
Ready to Make Mealtimes Easier?
You don’t have to keep guessing. Work with a pediatric nutritionist who starts with why, and builds a plan your child and your family can actually live with.
Book a Free Discovery Call →