Contributors

Emily B Austin was an intern with Nutrition4Kids and a student at University of Georgia when she wrote this series of articles on the pancreas.

Dr. Melanie Bazarte has a doctorate in Early Childhood Education and specializes in assisting parents in the care of their young children.

Is co-author of Nurturing with Nutrition and a former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics representing over 100,000 Nutrition professionals, while also active as a clinical dietitian in South Florida.

Lindsey Blackwell, RN, BSN is an experienced nurse at GI Care for Kids in Atlanta, where she often assists parents in learning how to care for their babies' and kids' gastrostomy tubes.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Britt, RD is a clinical nutritionist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite where she is a member of Cystic Fibrosis team.

A pediatric urologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, shares her tips on when to be concerned about the dietary causes of kidney stones.

Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH is Director of the Mount Sinai Center for Eosinophilic Disorders at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.

Is a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Children's Center for Digestive Health Care / GI Care for Kids, whose books on nutrition for parents led him to start Nutrition4Kids with his co-founders.

Is a highly regarded dietitian at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She is also an active and competitive athlete as well, participating in triathlons and races throughout the country. Sports Nutrition.

Marisa Crespo, our thoughtful writer and editor at Nutrition4 Kids, is always trying to engage readers with her energetic articles. She has her bachelor's degree in Nutrition and is interested in the psychology of eating as well as plant-based lifestyles. On her free time she enjoys creative writing, exploring parks and cities, and having a […]

David Fleischer, MD is the Director of the Allergy and Immunology Center at Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver and on faculty at the University of Colorado.

Is pediatric gastroenterologist at the Children's Center for Digestive Health Care / GI Care for Kids with special expertise in abdominal pain and the stomach and intestinal disorders that are affected by their motion (motility).

Dr. Ben Gold is a pediatric gastroenterologist at GI Care for Kids in Atlanta and is currently president-elect of NASPGHAN, the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

Amanda Zito Griffin, M.S., CCC-SLP is speech language pathologist who founded A to Z Pediatric Therapy in Atlanta to help children in the region.

Marion Groetch RD is the Director of Nutrition Services at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NY and the Westchester Institute of Human Development.

Jay Hochman graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Virginia, then earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine.

Tatyana Hofmekler, MD, MSc is the former Medical Director of Intestinal Rehabilitation at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and a pediatric gastroenterologist at GI Care for Kids.

Dr. Jingwen Huang obtained her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Nutrition and Food Science at Florida State University in 2018.

Dr. Ron Kleinman is the Physician-in-Chief at MassGen Hospital for Children in Boston and the editor of the American Academy of Pediatrics Nutrition Handbook.

Is a speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist at A to Z Pediatric Therapy in Atlanta, where she addresses sensory and behavioral feeding difficulties.

Is a Registered Dietitian, board certified as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition. She founded Atlanta Pediatric Nutrition and joined the GI Care for Kids team, providing nutrition counseling to patients and families.

Tanya Kumar is a Registered Performance Nutritionist for London City Lioness Professional Football Team (Soccer) team who has shared her recommendations for athletes (especially women) who follow a vegetarian diet.

Samantha Lefave is an experienced writer and editor who has contributed to various publications, including Men's Health, Women's Health, Runner's World, and Bicycling. She regularly covers health, fitness, and travel, is a big fan of summit beers, and can usually be found somewhere with her highly active dog. 

Dr. Jeff Lewis is a pediatric gastroenterologist at GI Care for Kids in Atlanta with a particular interest in celiac disease.

Dr. Steven Liu joined GI Care for Kids in 2007 and is a mentor for pediatric gastroenterology trainees at one of their annual conferences.

Dr. Marcus is Medical Director of the South-East Eosinophilic Disease (SEED) Center (www.seedcenteratl.org).

Dr. Barbara McElhanon is a faculty member at Emory University and Medical Director of the Feeding Program at the Marcus Autism Center.

Is an Atlanta-based pediatrician who relates her journey as a celiac mom who shares the disease with her son and a medical professional who cares for kids with celiac disease and other nutritional problems.

Aminu Mohammed is a pediatric gastroenterologist at GI Care for Kids, where he leads the efforts on pancreatic disorders.

Hank Morgan couldn't play lacrosse or do his school work without getting a tube feeding overnight.

Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, MD, PhD is Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Clinical Research at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.

Dr. Edith Pilzer recently retired as a pediatric gastroenterologist after serving Georgia's children for over 32 years. Her special interest was caring for the children who have cystic fibrosis and their families.

A Clinical Psychologist at Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, has contributed articles on eating disorders and other emotional and psychological problems.

Hugh Sampson, MD is Professor of Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology and the former Director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NY. He also serves on the Medical Advisory Board of Nutrition4Kids.

An allergist and adjunct professor at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta writes on the possible reasons food allergies are increasing.

Kaeti (Lindsay) Shurling MS, RD is the registered dietitian behind KaetiRD, a nutrition counseling practice based in Athens, GA where she helps those of all ages meet their nutritional goals.

Jonathan Spergel MD, PhD is the Chief of the Allergy Section and Director of the Center for Pediatric Eosinophilic Disease at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at Univ. of Pennsylvania.

A concierge pediatrician in Atlanta, offers his view on how to maximize the use of breast milk and prevent allergies and obesity.

Carina Venter, PhD, RD is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics and Allergy at Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver and at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Carol Wagner is a specialist in neonatal and perinatal medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, doing research on human milk and vitamin D in pregnant women and their babies.

Shara Wagowski (formerly Greenspan) graduated from Syracuse University and the Dietetic Intern and Fellowship …

N4K Medical Advisory Board and former Director of nutrition for the number one health and wellness website

This patient of Dr. Stan's wanted to share her anorexia story with others …