Meet the Dietitian Events Provide Helpful Nutrition Advice

Submitted by Kendra Fleming

(KAWARTHA LAKES) – Healthy eating advice to nurture childhood growth and development will be served up to families in Kawartha Lakes in the coming weeks.

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is again offering free Meet the Dietitian events between now and mid-May at local EarlyON Child and Family Centres. Registered Dietitian Laura Abbasi will share her nutrition expertise with parents of infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

The Meet the Dietitian events run from 10 am to Noon and will be in Fenelon Falls on Thursday, March 26, at the Fenelon Falls EarlyON Centre (located in Fenelon Falls Secondary School, 66 Lindsay St., Rm #133).

For more details about Meet the Dietitian events, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5003.

“Every age and stage in a young child’s life can present its own unique challenges, especially when it comes to healthy eating,” Abbasi says. “The Meet the Dietitian events are designed to provide practical tips and information to parents about good child nutrition.”

Healthy eating is a key building block in a child’s healthy growth and development, but ensuring children get the food they need can be challenging depending on their circumstances, she notes. For example, introducing new and solid foods is often the biggest question facing parents of infants. At the toddler stage, establishing good eating routines is crucial, while parents of preschoolers may find dealing with picky eaters or kids with variable appetites are more pressing concerns.

“We can cover any and all of these topics at Meet the Dietitian,” Abbasi notes. “The sessions are informative, yet informal and allow for one-on-one time with parents who may have specific questions and concerns they want addressed.”

For media inquiries, contact: Laura Abbasi, Registered Dietitian, HKPR District Health Unit, 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1233.