Dr Venita Patel on Childhood Obesity and Fussy Eating
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee meets Dr Venita Patel, paediatrician & nutritional therapist, to discuss the fight against childhood obesity, NHS-funded community projects and tips for fussy eaters.
Episode Highlights:
- Why did Venita decide to study nutrition after practising as a paediatrician?
- How is Venita now using her nutrition training to help with her paediatric patients?
- Listen to find out how Venita helps families introduce small changes into their everyday lives.
- Hear how Venita and her team help families and communities from all backgrounds with nutrition, fitness & mental wellbeing.
- What is Venita’s approach to helping children who are ‘fussy eaters’?
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee
MbChB, BSc (Hons), MRCP, MRCGP