Pediatric Nutrition Counseling for Children & Families

Feeding a child can feel overwhelming. Between conflicting advice, picky eating, growth concerns, and a food environment that is anything but simple, many parents and caregivers find themselves anxious and unsure. If you are searching for pediatric nutrition support near you, the registered dietitians at Lutz& Alexander Nutrition Therapy specialize in working with children, adolescents, and the families who love them. We offer in-person pediatric nutrition counseling at our NC offices in Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, and RTP and in Portland, OR, as well as via secure telehealth.

You Are the Expert on Your Child, We Are Here to Support You

Our pediatric dietitians believe deeply that parents and caregivers are the experts when it comes to their own children. Our role is not to tell you what to do; it is to provide evidence-based guidance, compassionate support, and practical tools that fit your family’s values, culture, and daily life. We work collaboratively with families, and we take the time to truly listen to your concerns before offering any recommendations.

As part of our process, we will review your child’s medical and growth histories and developmental background, assess their current eating patterns and food relationship, and collaborate closely with your pediatrician and any other members of your child’s healthcare team. We will develop a realistic plan for your household that addresses your specific concerns, whether that is extreme food selectivity, concerns about growth, an eating disorder diagnosis, or simply wanting to create a more peaceful mealtime environment.

Our Specialty Areas

Our pediatric dietitians are sensitive and compassionate, with experience counseling and supporting parents for:

What We Help With

Our pediatric dietitians have specialized experience supporting children, teens, and families navigating a wide range of nutrition-related concerns, including:

  • “Picky” eating and extreme food selectivity
  • ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
  • Eating disorders and disordered eating in children and adolescents
  • Growth and weight concerns
  • Food preoccupation Gastrointestinal disorders (IBS, Celiac, constipation, reflux, and others)
  • Food allergies and intolerances
  • Sports nutrition for young and teen athletes
  • Nutrition and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, and sensory-related feeding differences)
  • Establishing positive family mealtime routines

A Whole-Family, Weight-Inclusive Approach

We practice from a weight-inclusive, non-diet framework, which means we do not focus on changing your child’s body size. Instead, we help families build feeding environments that support physical health, a positive relationship with food, and joyful, stress-free mealtimes. We draw on the Division of Responsibility in Feeding, Ellyn Satter’s evidence-based framework, and the latest research in pediatric nutrition, intuitive eating, and feeding therapy.

Pediatric Nutrition, In-Person & Telehealth

We understand how important it is for families to have access to quality pediatric nutrition care close to home. We offer in-person appointments at offices throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina, including Raleigh, North Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, and RTP/Brier Creek, in our office in Charlotte, NC, as well as at our Portland, Oregon, location. Telehealth appointments are also available for families throughout North Carolina and Oregon, making it easier than ever to connect with a pediatric dietitian without a long commute.

We believe in full recovery and in the possibility of peaceful, pleasant family meals. No matter where your family is starting from, we would love to get to know you and support you in building the feeding environment your family deserves.