PEDS, Inc. Inspiration
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Barbara Linneman MS, RD, LD  As the President of PEDS, Inc., Barb Linneman has been providing nutrition services for children for over 15 years. Barb received her master’s in nutrition from St. Louis University and worked clinically at Cardinal Glennon Children’s hospital in St. Louis. She is an active member of both state and national nutrition organizations, which focus on enhancing nutrition for children. Barb is currently adjunct clinical faculty at St. Louis University and provides on-going practical training experiences for students enrolled at St. Louis University’s dietetic and nutrition internship program.
Barb’s oldest son, Joe, was born with 4p-. A chromosomal disorder which affects his global development and growth. It was during this time that Barb first realized the need for community based nutrition services. She then established PEDS, Inc. to provide education for parents to assist them in meeting the unique nutritional needs of children with special health care needs as well as of children demonstrating more typical development. Since that time PEDS, Inc. has grown to provide nutrition services for families and children in the St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield Missouri communities. PEDS, Inc. is a provider of Early Intervention Nutrition Services through the First Steps program. PEDS, Inc. works with physicians providing individualize nutrition education and services tailored to each child’s unique needs.
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Nutritionist Staff |
The staff of PEDS, Inc. focuses on meeting the unique nutritional needs of children. All services are provided by a registered and licensed Pediatric Dietitian with experience in clinical community pediatric nutrition. Providing Services in the St. Louis Metropolitan and Surrounding Areas:
Providing Services in the Springfield, MO Areas:
Providing Services in the Kansas City, MO Areas:
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