Child Nutrition Evaluation

Comprehensive Nutritional Evaluation

Many parents worry about their child’s nutritional health due to concerns such as picky eating, poor appetite, easy bruising, fatigue, or other ongoing symptoms. In many traditional pediatric settings, these concerns may be overlooked or only partially evaluated.

Simply measuring vitamin or mineral levels in the blood does not always provide an accurate picture of nutritional health. Standard blood tests cannot always determine whether nutrients are effectively entering the body's cells or whether long-term nutrient stores are sufficient.

🌿 Our Functional Medicine Approach

  • Comprehensive physical examination focused on identifying signs of nutrient deficiencies.
  • Advanced laboratory testing using both blood and urine analysis.
  • Specialized evaluations such as Genova Diagnostics' NutrEval and testing panels from Doctor's Data, Inc.
  • For younger children, valuable information can often be obtained through simple finger-prick blood spot testing, minimizing discomfort while providing meaningful insights.