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Many children with serious illnesses may have problems getting enough nutrients to help them stay strong and have enough energy.
Clinical Nutrition staff members support the nutritional needs of our patients so they can grow, stay at an appropriate weight, and do activities. Our team provides excellent care for our inpatients and outpatients who need medical nutrition therapy.
Our clinical dietitians provide nutrition education care plans for patients to support their nutrition needs and wellness during care, treatment, and beyond. We may also work with patients to help them eat healthier diets and monitor their progress. We also offer lactation counseling and support for mothers.
We provide a variety of services to meet the nutrition needs of our patients. These include:
Contact a dietitian if:
You can contact your dietitian through St. Jude MyChart or by making a request in your clinic.
Our team is trained to meet the dietary needs of our patients:
Our Clinical Nutrition Services team is dedicated to evidence-based practice and research methods. We study the nutrition of patients during and after their treatment.
Many of our staff members do their own research to improve patient care. We also help other researchers design and develop nutrition-related studies. Our key research services include:
To learn more about getting involved in training and research activities, contact:
Karen Ringwald-Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
Project Manager
Email: karen.smith@stjude.org