Child & Family

March is National Nutrition Month and a timely occasion to inform the Charlotte community of the partnership between Child and Family Development and pediatric dietitian, Anu Manthripragada, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC.  

The Nutrition Clinic was launched in February 2009 and offers comprehensive nutrition assessments and follow-up care, including education and counseling to children and families. Typically, it occurs on Wednesday evenings at our Midtown clinic. 

Services are for people ages 0-20 years for diagnoses including but not limited to allergies, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, gastro-intestinal issues, infant formula selection and guidance, mental retardation, metabolic issues, prematurity, special diets (gluten-free and Casein-free) and trauma issues.   

Anuradha (Anu)  Manthripragada, MS, RD,  LDN, CNSC is a clinical nutrition specialist in pediatrics and adult medical nutrition therapy.   Her credentials include:  Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), and Clinical Nutrition Specialist (CNS).  Anu brings over 19 years of dietetic experience to the Nutrition Clinic at Child & Family Development.  Anu is the lead pediatric dietitian in all areas of pediatric specialties, including hematology, oncology, genetics, and metabolic nutrition at Levine Children's Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center.  She obtained her Master's degree from East Carolina University and is a board-certified specialist in nutrition support with a depth of knowledge in tube feedings and intravenous nutrition therapy.  Additionally, Anu taught Advanced Clinical Nutrition at Winthrop University and has been invited to share her expertise in GI nutrition with various dietetic associations across the country. 

We are proud to work with Anu and support nutritional health for children.