Nutrition & Exercise Counseling
Viridian, Arlington, Texas
At Viridian MD, we are committed to helping our young patients live their healthiest lives. We are pleased to offer nutrition and exercise counseling to empower children and young adults to embrace healthy lifestyles that last a lifetime. Whether through in-home or telemedicine visits, we strive to provide your child with the highest quality care in the comfort of your home.
Nutrition and Exercise Counseling Tailored to Your Child's Needs
Eating right and staying active are key to preventing obesity and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Dr. Khaira works alongside families in Viridian to create customized nutrition and exercise plans tailored to each child's unique needs. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help enhance your child's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Weight Management Counseling
At Viridian MD, we offer weight management services, including the following:
Obesity Education
We provide families in Viridian with helpful resources and information to better understand the risks of obesity and offer personalized strategies and solutions to encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
Obesity Prevention
Our dedicated pediatrician works closely with families to develop strategies to prevent obesity and lower the risk of chronic health concerns in children and adolescents.
Weight Management
We offer tailored strategies and solutions to help your child achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Identifying Eating Disorders
We empower families to recognize warning signs and symptoms of eating disorders, ensuring early intervention and the best possible outcomes.
Exercise Counseling
We recommend personalized exercise routines to support your child's weight management or healthy lifestyle goals.
Age-Related Nutritional Counseling
The following is a look at some of our age-related nutritional counseling services:
Infants: We offer guidance and counseling to address age-related concerns, including breastfeeding, milk-protein intolerance, reflux, stool patterns, colic, transitioning to solids, baby-led weaning, and more.
Toddlers/Children: We offer advice for toddlers and school-aged children to help address picky eaters, ensure iron-rich diets, and help you navigate lactose intolerance, food allergies, food intolerance, constipation, and more.
Adolescents: We are happy to offer guidance on healthy snack options, appropriate portion sizes, and nutritional needs for sports and active lifestyles. Cryolipolysis is also available as an adjunctive therapy for qualifying patients
Personalized Counseling for Individual Lifestyle Choices
We offer nutritional counseling to address various lifestyle choices, including the following:
Lifestyle Nutritional Guidance: Dr. Khaira offers tailored nutritional guidance to complement your family's lifestyle, whether pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan. We help you ensure your child consumes a balanced diet packed with all the nutrients needed for healthy growth and development.
Dietary Education and Lifestyle Modifications for Chronic Disease Management
Maintaining healthy nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications can help address and manage a range of chronic health conditions, including the following:
Iron Deficiency/Anemia: We may recommend iron-rich foods and supplements to help combat anemia and boost your child's development, energy, and overall health and well-being.
Food Allergies: We help identify allergens, provide guidance and counseling to ensure your child maintains a balanced diet, and offer resources to help manage and respond to allergic reactions.
Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema: We customize dietary advice to include anti-inflammatory foods to help reduce eczema flare-ups and provide guidance on supportive skincare routines.
High Cholesterol/Lipids: We develop heart-healthy eating plans that limit high-cholesterol foods and incorporate healthy fats, which are important for managing lipid levels in children at risk of cardiovascular disease.
High Blood Pressure: We may recommend low-sodium and high-potassium diets combined with exercise to manage and maintain healthy blood pressure levels in our young patients.
Diabetes: We design meal plans to help stabilize and manage blood sugar levels, including education on glucose monitoring and management.
Metabolic Disorders: We work with you to create personalized dietary plans to support and improve metabolic health, enhancing your child's well-being and quality of life.
Gastrointestinal Disorders: We offer dietary modifications and lifestyle advice specific to conditions like Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and Ulcerative Colitis to improve gastrointestinal health and reduce symptoms.
Nutrition and Exercise Counseling Offered by Viridian MD
At Viridian MD, we offer nutrition and exercise counseling to help our young patients live their healthiest lives. Whether addressing age-related concerns, healthcare needs, or specific lifestyles, Dr. Khaira aims to ensure her young patients in Viridian thrive.
We invite you to call (682) 427-7208 to schedule your child's consultation or visit us online to schedule your appointment today!
The Viridian MD Difference
Dr. Khaira is pleased to offer families in Viridian concierge pediatric services, bringing exceptional, compassionate care right to your doorstep. With a passion for caring for her young patients, our experienced healthcare provider works tirelessly to lay the groundwork for healthy growth and development. Dr. Khaira is committed to providing top-tier, personalized care to address the unique needs of her young patients, ensuring they feel supported and valued every step of the way. Her dedication, warmth, and extensive experience make her a trusted pediatrician in the Viridian community.