Childhood and adolescence
Nutrition for childhood and adolescence
Childhood is when we learn flavours, routines and how to relate to food. It is normal to come to us with questions about how to start with first foods, what to do when your son or daughter eats very little or refuses almost everything, how to round off the school lunch menu or how to support a teenager who already makes their own choices. We help you organise a diet suited to their age that works in your whole family’s daily life.
We work with you and, when they are old enough, with your son or daughter too. We do not put any child on a diet, weigh them in the consultation or label them. Their growth is assessed by their paediatrician, and we coordinate with the paediatrician when needed, always with your permission.
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- 5.0 on Doctoralia
- 2,072 reviews
17+ years
In practice in Barcelona
23,000+
Patients seen
2,072
Patient reviews
4.9 ★ Google · 5.0 ★ Doctoralia
Outreach
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Doctoralia Certificate of Excellence
2023 · 2024 · 2025
Within the childhood and adolescence area
How can we help you?
Babies and complementary feeding
To start with first foods, textures and allergens calmly.
See specialtyChildren’s nutrition
For when they eat little or refuse almost everything, and to organise meals at home and at school.
See specialtyAdolescence
To support your son or daughter when they already decide what they eat, without focusing on weight.
See specialtyHow we work with you
A plan for your family. A way of eating for your life.
We start by getting to know how your son or daughter eats and what daily life is like at home. Then we put the plan into practice as a family and adapt it with you.
First visit
45 minutes
Your nutrition map
We talk about what your son or daughter eats, what they refuse, their schedule and school lunches. We review their paediatrician’s reports, if you have any, and what worries you most, so we can work out your starting point together.
You leave with your first guidelines for meals at home.
A week later
30 minutes
Your first tailored plan
We explain your plan and answer your questions. We adapt it to their age, their tastes and your family’s schedule, with ideas that work for everyone at the table.
You know what to offer, how and when, without cooking a separate menu.
From the third visit
Every two weeks · 30 minutes
Fitting it into your life
We go over how mealtimes have gone and adjust the plan. Birthdays, holidays or a spell when they eat less well are dealt with as they come. With older children and teenagers, we aim for them to understand the changes and take part in them.
You learn to support their eating as their age and routines change.
Why several visits?
A child’s diet changes as they grow, and what you adjust at home shows over time. Between visits we see what has worked at the table and what questions have come up, and we adjust the plan. Each family goes at its own pace, without pressuring your son or daughter to eat.
First visit
45 minutes
Before you take the first step
Are we what you are looking for?
If you are looking for help with your children’s eating, we want you to know how we work from the start.
We do not replace their paediatrician.
Assessing growth, diagnosing and prescribing medical treatment are the paediatrician’s job.
We work with their clinical information.
We take their paediatrician’s reports into account and, with your permission, coordinate with the paediatrician when needed.
We do not sell supplements.
A child eating little for a while does not mean they need a supplement.
We only recommend what is justified.
If there is a reason to consider a supplement, we explain it and discuss it with their paediatrician. We do not sell the product.
We do not put any child on a diet.
Banning foods, weighing them or labelling them can affect their relationship with food.
We organise the whole family’s eating.
We work on what is eaten at home, how and when, without pressure at the table and with ideas for everyone.
Reviews
Reviews from families who have come to Alimmenta
Reviews published on Google, with the name and date shown there. Each one links to the original.
★★★★★
Només puc tenir paraules d’agraïment per a aquesta nutricionista. Des del primer dia m’he sentit escoltada, compresa i, sobretot, zero jutjada. Té una manera d’explicar les coses molt clara i pràctica, però alhora amb una sensibilitat i […]
Nia I. · 13/02/2026
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La meva experiència amb l’Eva ha estat molt bona. Gràcies al seu assessorament he pogut introduir canvis reals en la meva alimentació i consolidar hàbits més saludables en el dia a dia. És una gran professional, que ofereix pautes […]
Maria M., with Eva · 05/02/2026
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Professional clara i atenta. Educa en hàbits alimentaris i ajuda a marcar objectius. Dona pautes clares perquè el procés sigui fàcil i natural, i tot plegat fa que et trobis millor.I mica en mica anar-ho aconsseguint
Yolanda S. · 03/01/2026
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Recomiendo al 1000% al equipo de Alimmenta, y en concreto a Berta. Profesionalidad, escucha activa, acompañamiento y amabilidad en todo momento. Gracias a ello, aprendes lo que es una nutrición verdaderamente sana y equilibrada, y los […]
Raquel M., with Berta · 24/12/2025
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Estoy encantada con Alimmenta, hace años que los conozco, y me han ayudado mucho y de forma respetuosa en diferentes momentos de mi vida. Me encanta el sentido común con el que trabajan, marcando pautas y educando en los buenos hábitos […]
Sabela T. · 15/12/2025
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Estoy super contenta sobretodo con Clara, sabe escuchar para adaptar la alimentación a las necesidades de cada uno y al estilo de vida. Es muy facil conectar con ella y sentirte comoda en las visitas. La educación nutricional que he […]
Elena M. · 19/11/2025
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Llevo 4 meses trabajando con Sandra y estoy encantada con los resultados. Poco a poco voy alcanzando mis objetivos gracias a cambios en mi día a día que realmente se pueden mantener en el tiempo. Su enfoque en hábitos sostenibles no solo […]
Georgina C., with Sandra · 27/10/2025
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La Berta és una gran professional. En el meu cas m'ha ajudat a assolir el més important que és canviar hàbits d'alimentació que hem anat adquirint tots els membres de la familia. Gràcies Berta!
Mireia E., with Berta · 07/10/2025
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Dudé mucho en ir a un dietista o intentar adelgazar por mi cuenta, pero ha sido una experiencia excelente. Desde el primer día entendió mi objetivo y adaptó la dieta a mis gustos y estilo de vida, por lo tanto me ha sido facilísimo […]
Maria E. · 04/09/2025
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Estic gratament sorpresa amb el tracte i la professionalitat de la Berta! Anar a les seves consultes és molt més enriquidor i gratificant del que em podia imaginar. Vaig començar les visites amb ella per falta de consciència sobre la meva […]
Noèlia H., with Berta · 06/08/2025
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Como padre primerizo y con pareja extranjera recurrimos a Alimmenta porque teníamas dudas, mitos y costumbres que fueron aclaradas y reforzadas en cada sesión, aprendimos a mejorar la alimentación de nuestro hijo que en realidad impactó a […]
Erik N. · 14/12/2023
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Vam arribar a Alimenta gràcies a una de les psicòlogues del centre Kaike de Sabadell. Ens van derivar amb la nutricionista Vanessa Rus ja que la meva filla de 15 anys patia un TCA. L' experiència ha estat fantàstica, en primer lloc la […]
Eva C. · 02/06/2023
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Padezco de Fibromialgia hace años y con todos los consejos que he oído hoy aquí en Alimenta me he confeccionado una dieta q voy a seguir al pie de la letra y les contactaré cuando note q mi cuerpo responde positivamente y esté aliviada de […]
Maria E. · 24/04/2023
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Una experiencia muy positiva. Todo fácil, muy claro y provechoso. Cualquiera que este dudando de hacer la dieta on-line, se lo recomiendo de corazón; es mas, mi hija, que vive en Chile también ha empezado la semana pasada y está encantada […]
Estela P., with Aina · 14/01/2022
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Hola, em dic Marta tinc 58 anys i porto des de l'1 de setembre amb la Sandra d'alimmenta a Mataró. Voldria explicar la meva experiència perquè segur que hi ha gent com jo que ha de perdre pes, hi que potser ho intenta per qualsevol mitjà i […]
Marta P., with Sandra · 11/11/2021
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Tengo un niño de 5 años que padece obesidad infantil. Aparcar el sentimiento de culpa y pedir ayuda en Alimmenta es la mejor decisión que he tomado en muchos años. Con el acompañamiento de Cristina Capella, estamos aprendiendo toda la […]
Lorena P. · 11/03/2021
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Acudimos a Alimenta a través de la psicóloga de mi hija ya que tiene TCA. Vanesa nos está ayudando mucho en todo el proceso. Nos propone recetas y menús equilibrados. Mi hija ha mejorado muchísimo gracias a los profesionales como Vanesa […]
Patient · 04/08/2020
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Acudí a la consulta para asesorarme sobre nutrición infantil. Mi hija dejó de comer triturados a partir del año y verduras en cualquier formato, y me sentí perdida. Cristina Capella me ayudó con sus propuestas a ir introduciendo alimentos […]
Andrea V. · 19/03/2020
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Registered dietitians, alongside psychology and endocrinology
The same person always sees you, from your first appointment to discharge. Behind the scenes, cases are discussed in clinical meetings with the other registered dietitians, psychology and endocrinology. If there is something emotional or medical behind it, we refer you to our team’s psychology or endocrinology service, or to your doctor.
We will suggest the registered dietitian who best suits your child’s age and what concerns you. We coordinate with their paediatrician when needed, always with your permission. If we see their relationship with food becoming difficult, we will ask you to talk to their paediatrician.
Meet the team
and endocrinology team
Where we see patients
Seven in-person clinics — three in Barcelona city, three in the Vallès and one in the Maresme — and online consultations wherever you are.
Barcelona
Nutritionist in Barcelona: our three clinics5.0 · 83 reviews on Google
Vallès Occidental
5.0 · 136 reviews on Google
4.8 · 136 reviews on Google
4.9 · 133 reviews on Google
Maresme
5.0 · 141 reviews on Google
Online
By video call, from anywhere. The same method and the same follow-up as in person.
Book an online appointmentNot sure which one suits you best? We'll help you decide by phone: +34 932 18 95 32.
The most common questions
What should I bring to my first visit?
Their paediatrician’s reports, if you have any, and any medication or supplements they take. It also helps to note down for a few days what they eat, at what time and what they refuse, and to bring the school lunch menu if they eat at school.
Will you put my son or daughter on a diet?
No. A child is still growing, and cutting out foods without medical advice can affect their growth and their relationship with food. We organise what is eaten at home, how and when, for the whole family. If their paediatrician has assessed their weight, we work on habits without weighing them in the consultation or talking about kilos in front of them. With teenagers we take great care with messages about body and weight.
Does my son or daughter need to come to the consultation?
It depends on their age and the reason for the visit. We see children from the start of complementary feeding through to adolescence. With babies and young children, the first visit is usually just with you, as you have the information, and it is calmer that way. Older children and teenagers should come and take part, because they need to understand the changes and make them their own.
Does the consultation replace the paediatrician?
No. The paediatrician diagnoses and monitors growth. We work on their diet from there and, with your permission, coordinate with the paediatrician when needed. If we notice something they should assess, such as weight loss, frequent vomiting or almost stopping eating, we will ask you to see the paediatrician before we carry on.
Will you recommend supplements for my child?
We do not sell supplements. If there is a reason to consider one, we explain it and discuss it with their paediatrician, who is the one to prescribe it.
Can it be online and with the same professional?
Yes. A video call lasts the same time and the same registered dietitian sees you throughout follow-up. Much of the work is talking with the family about routines, menus and ways of offering food, and that works just as well remotely. Measurements are taken by their paediatrician.
How much does the first visit cost?
The first children’s nutrition visit costs €65 and lasts 45 minutes, in person or online. You can also check appointment packages and insurer agreements on our rates page.
There are no questions with that word. Call us on +34 932 18 95 32 or write to us using the form below.
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Children’s nutrition consultation
We start by listening to you.
45 minutes to find out how your son or daughter eats, what concerns you and what your family needs.
In person or online, with the same professional.Ask about reduced prices for bundles of visits or through insurer agreements.
To read at your own pace
Manuals for every stage of childhood
Written by our registered dietitians, to read at your own pace and know where to start at home.
Nutrition in adolescence
See the manual
Feeding children from birth to age 3
First foods, baby-led weaning, vegetarian diets and family meals
See the manual
School-age nutrition guides
Guides to planning meals for children aged 4 to 11, inside and outside school.
See the manualGuides
Childhood and adolescence guides
Written by our registered dietitians. Start with the topic that interests you.
Nutrition in adolescence
Social media, body image and food in adolescence: how to offer support
Eating during exams: what helps you concentrate and rest
Acne and diet in adolescence: what the evidence says
Sports nutrition in adolescents: what to eat before and after trainingSee the full manual Feeding children from birth to age 3
Complementary feeding from 6 to 12–18 months: what to offer and when
Baby-led weaning: how to start and serve safe foods
Feeding from 18 months to 3 years: what to eat and portion sizes
Child nutrition: stages and habits for healthy eatingSee the full manual 
Before you go on
When to see a doctor
Diet can support first foods, variety and routines at home. Assessing growth, diagnosing an allergy or treating an eating disorder is the job of their paediatrician and specialists. Seek medical attention without waiting to change their diet if you notice any of these signs:
Your child is choking with a cough that does not stop, turns blue or stops making sounds
Go to A&E todayESPGHAN, posicionamiento sobre alimentación complementaria, Fewtrell et al., 2017
After trying a new food, your child has difficulty breathing, suddenly vomits or their face, lips or tongue swell
Go to A&E todayGALAXIA 2022, SEAIC
Your baby is lethargic and not responding as usual, has far fewer wet nappies, or has a fever and is under three months old
Go to A&E todayNICE NG75, 2017
Your child vomits blood, passes blood in their stools, or the vomit is greenish
Go to A&E todayNICE NG75, 2017
Your child loses weight, or has not grown as expected for months
See your GPNICE NG75, 2017
Your child’s way of eating has suddenly changed: they skip meals, count calories, hide food or go to the bathroom immediately after finishing
Speak to your specialistNICE NG69, 2017