Ensure a Child’s Nutritional Needs

Food insecurity is a common reality for vulnerable or displaced children. Meeting these basic requirements can be a challenge, so in this training series Child Nutrition expert, Lara Zakaria helps us identify early signs of nutritional deficiencies; and how to meet nutritional needs in environments of food scarcity.

Dr. Lara Zakaria

Pharmacist and Clinical Nutritionist
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When to seek medical attention

When a child's behavior changes, that’s a sign to seek out professional help. It can be a social worker, a nurse, or someone qualified to deal with these types of situations. It can be scary to report, but even when in doubt, it is better to err on the side of caution.

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