Nutrition for Families supports pediatric health professionals and families on the health benefits of a whole foods plant-based diet from pregnancy through infancy, childhood, and adolescence. We are especially determined to assist clinicians and families in the critical first 1,000 days – pregnancy and the first two years of life. Increasing nutrition education both during training and for experienced clinicians is critical to our mission.

Click here to view the Nutrition for Families handbook.

Program Objectives

• Research and summarize relevant medical and nutrition peer review literature.
• Create booklets, factsheets, webinars, newsletters, and other resources in support of families and clinicians.
• Develop both Parents and Clinicians Advisory Councils.
• Launch practical research, starting with a survey on pediatricians’ attitudes and support needs on plant-based nutrition.

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Core Team Members

• Brenda Davis, RD – Canada
• Ronnie Hasson, RD – Israel
• Allan Kornberg, MD – United States
• Niklas Oppenrieder, MD – Germany
• Carissa Pitalo, Program Manager – United States
• Reshma Shah, MD – United States
• Dagmar Struncova, PharmD – Czech Republic
• Carolin Wiedmann, MD – Germany