Nutritional Assessment — Anoki

Nutritional Assessment

Practical, pressure-free guidance to fuel your child's growth and wellbeing

From introducing first solid foods to tackling extreme picky eating and uncovering nutritional gaps, Dr. K. Sushma provides evidence-based nutritional evaluations that fit into real family life without mealtime battles.

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A pediatrician conducting a nutritional assessment with a family

Signs of feeding distress requiring prompt attention: If your infant or young child is consistently refusing all feeds, showing signs of severe dehydration (no wet diapers for 6+ hours), or experiencing rapid, unexplained weight loss, please seek immediate pediatric care.

Ending the mealtime power struggles

Mealtimes should be a time for connection, not daily battles of willpower. If your child is refusing food or you're worried about their nutrient intake, we're here to help you navigate it with empathy, structure, and zero judgment.

Whole-Food Focus

Real Family Nutrition

Deficiency Screening

Iron, Vit D & More

Customized Plans

Tailored to Your Child

MBBS, DCH, DNB

Pediatric Qualifications

What we cover

Key components of a nutritional evaluation

We look at dietary habits, physical growth, and clinical indicators to ensure your child's nutritional needs are met.

Starting Solids (Weaning)

Guidance on safely introducing purees or baby-led weaning around 6 months, allergen introduction, and texture progression.

Picky Eating & Aversions

Strategies for children who reject entire food groups, struggle with specific textures, or cause high mealtime stress.

Nutritional Deficiencies

Screening for and treating common gaps such as iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin D insufficiency, and calcium shortages.

Underweight & Slow Growth

Developing healthy, calorie-dense meal strategies for children who are falling behind on their weight-for-age growth curves.

Food Intolerances

Managing diets safely for children dealing with lactose intolerance, celiac disease, or non-allergic sensitivities.

Adolescent Nutrition

Fueling high-energy sports, managing changing nutritional demands during growth spurts, and guiding healthy habits.

When to visit

Common nutritional milestones and hurdles

Different ages bring unique feeding dynamics and dietary questions.

6 Months

The First Bite

Transitioning from milk to solids, establishing safe eating patterns, and avoiding common nutritional pitfalls early on.

Toddler Years

The Picky Phase

Navigating the natural slowdown in toddler appetite and stopping food rejection before it becomes a entrenched habit.

School Age

Energy & Focus

Ensuring school lunches and snack choices provide sustained energy, focus, and proper micronutrients.

What happens

Your nutritional assessment, step by step

Dietary review

We review your 3-day food log to analyze actual nutrient intake, portion sizes, and meal structure.

Growth charting

Precise height and weight measurements are plotted on growth percentiles to evaluate physical development.

Clinical screening

A physical check for physical signs of nutritional deficiencies or metabolic issues.

Collaborative strategy

We discuss realistic food modifications that work with your family culture, schedule, and budget.

Action plan & lab work

Providing clear dietary steps and, if needed, ordering blood tests to check iron or vitamin levels.

Before your visit

What to bring

Helping us analyze their intake accurately

A 3-day food diary

Write down everything your child eats and drinks over three typical days, including snacks, milk feeds, and juices.

Growth records

Bring previous weight and height logs from vaccination cards or health booklets.

Current supplements

Bring the bottles of any vitamins, iron syrups, or nutritional drink mixes you currently use.

Recent blood work

If your child has had an iron panel or general blood tests done recently, bring the reports.

When feeding challenges are tied to development

Sometimes, severe feeding struggles, choking fears, or texture aversions are linked to oral-motor delays or sensory processing challenges. Anoki’s integrated model allows Dr. Sushma to seamlessly collaborate with our developmental and neurological specialists to provide comprehensive support.

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Your Pediatrician

Dr. K. Sushma

MBBS, DCH, DNB Pediatrics · Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Dr. Sushma approaches pediatric nutrition with immense empathy and practical wisdom. She focuses on whole-food foundations and positive mealtime environments, helping families steer clear of unnecessary supplements and mealtime battles.

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Common questions

Questions parents often ask

Does my child need commercial weight-gain powders?

Most healthy children do not need commercial powders. We prefer helping you enrich natural home-cooked foods with wholesome, calorie-dense ingredients like ghee, nut pastes, and dairy.

How do I handle a toddler who refuses vegetables?

Vegetable refusal is very common. We teach strategies like "division of responsibility" at meals, neutral exposure, and incorporating vegetables creatively without turning it into a fight.

When should I test my child for iron deficiency?

Routine screening for anemia is typically recommended around 1 year of age, or earlier if your child shows signs of fatigue, pale skin, or extreme pickiness with iron-rich foods.

Should I worry if my child only wants milk and no solids?

Past 12 months of age, relying heavily on milk instead of solid foods can lead to iron deficiency anemia and poor growth. We help structure a gradual transition toward balanced solids.

Are multivitamins necessary for a healthy child?

If your child eats a diverse, balanced diet across all food groups, daily multivitamins are rarely necessary. We assess individual intake before recommending any supplementation.

Nourish your child's growth the healthy way.

Book a nutritional assessment with Dr. K. Sushma at our Pragathi Nagar clinic.

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