Pediatric Nutrition Library

Clear guidance for every stage of childhood.

Evidence-informed pediatric nutrition articles designed to help families understand age, diet, nutrients, ingredients and supplement decisions more clearly.

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**Offer new foods again and again.**Many children need 8 to 15 tries before they accept a new food.

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From the Pediatrician

Prebiotics, Probiotics and Children—What the Terms Mean

A cautious, food-first explanation of prebiotics, probiotics, strain specificity and why broad gut-health promises deserve scrutiny.

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Prebiotics and Probiotics—Understanding the Difference

A food-first, AAP- and FDA-aligned guide to prebiotic inulin and probiotic strain specificity, including the organisms in DocVites’ current development speci...

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