Feeding & Nutrition
Feeding Difficulties & Nutrition Care
From infant feeding aversion to teen athletes and restrictive diets, with the time to figure out what's really going on.
Feeding and growth are often the first place GI issues show up, and they affect more than just weight on a chart. Sleep, school, mood, and family life all shift when meals are hard.
Dr. Mendez evaluates feeding concerns through both a pediatric and a gastroenterology lens, so the plan addresses the root cause, not just the symptom.
Conditions & concerns we address
Infant Feeding & Reflux
Spit-up, arching, feeding refusal, slow weight gain, and early oral feeding concerns.
Picky Eating
Selective eating, sensory-based food aversion, and limited diets that affect nutrition.
Failure to Thrive
Comprehensive workup for poor growth, including labs, nutrition, and feeding assessment.
Food Allergies & Intolerances
Coordinated GI and nutrition workup for suspected food-related symptoms.
Tube Feeding Support
Management of children on supplemental or full enteral nutrition.
Athlete & Teen Nutrition
Fueling for sport, energy, and recovery without disordered patterns.
How Dr. Mendez approaches care
- Start with a detailed feeding history, growth review, and a thorough exam.
- Identify medical contributors like reflux, allergy, motility, or malabsorption before labeling behavior.
- Build a plan that fits the realities of your family's schedule and budget.
- Coordinate with feeding therapists, dietitians, and allergists when a team approach is needed.
- Recheck and adjust, so progress is measured in more than just weight.
Signs it's time for a consultation
- Your baby is fussy with feeds, arching, or not gaining weight as expected.
- Mealtimes are stressful and your child's diet has narrowed.
- Growth has slowed or dropped percentiles.
- You suspect a food intolerance but aren't sure where to start.
- Your child needs a personalized nutrition plan for sport or a medical condition.
Ready to talk it through?
Concierge access means we have the time to listen, evaluate carefully, and stay with your family through every step.