Introducing the PediaSure® Mom Brigade

    Picky Eater Advice From Real-Mom Experts

    Getting your picky eater to eat a healthy, balanced diet can be just as tough as getting them to do their homework. In fact, 9 out of 10 moms indicate they are unsuccessful at getting their picky eater to eat healthy and nutritious foods every day.* That's why PediaSure is bringing you the Mom Brigade — a team of real-mom experts with experience in children’s health and nutrition.

    Learn more about the moms of the PediaSure Mom Brigade, and be sure to check back soon for video tips and more!

    Meet the Mom Brigade

    Dr. Felicia D. Stoler

     

      Registered dietitian, doctor of clinical nutrition, expert consultant in nutrition and healthy living, and a mom of two

    • Is the published author of numerous articles on nutrition, exercise, health, and wellness, and has been quoted in a number of publications, including The New York Times, New York Post, Teen Vogue®, Prevention®, and Runner's’ World®
    • Was the host of TLC's groundbreaking series Honey, We're Killing the Kids!
    Healthy Eating Tip:

    "Keep junk and binge foods out of the house. There are opportunities to eat these on special occasions. However, hiding foods has a negative emotional impact on children. They'll find the hidden foods."

    Dr. Rallie McAllister

     

    Board-certified family physician and the mother of three sons

    • Is the author of the nationally-syndicated column, Your Health, and several health-related books, including Healthy Lunchbox: The Working Mom’s Guide to Keeping You and Your Kids Trim
    • Has been featured in USA Today®, Family Circle, and Prevention, and is a featured medical expert on WebMD.com, Baby.com, and Parents.com
    Healthy Eating Tip:

    "Set the tone at mealtime. Make sure you sit down as a family — this will help show that nutrition is important not only for kids, but for adults, too."

    Sylvia Melendez-Klinger

     

    Registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, nutrition consultant, and mother of two

    • Is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, Illinois Dietetic Association, and Latino Hispanic Dietetic Association, and works with Chicago-area schools, libraries, hospitals, and community groups to deliver programs about healthy eating
    • Frequently appears on programs such as Despierta America, Noticiero Telemundo Chicago, and En Contexto
    Healthy Eating Tip:

    "Fish has become a go-to food for a real health boost. Fish is lean protein and a great way to get a dose of Omega-3. Since our bodies cannot make Omega-3s, it's important to regularly include them in our diets."

    *According to a survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Abbott Nutrition