There are many medical conditions where certain foods and their pattern of intake influence health, which is completely independent of a child’s weight. A dietitian can help build the required pattern of intake to support your child’s health condition, and it would be for this reason that your GP has referred you. Dietitians are the university-educated experts in nutrition. They use evidence-based practice to improve your child’s diet quality and ensure that their food intakes support optimal health, growth and development.