Dr Kristie Bell

Dr Kristie Bell is a clinical dietitian with over 24 years of experience working with children and families. With a PhD in nutrition from The University of Queensland, Dr Bell’s research has focused on the impact of nutrition on growth and health outcomes for children with complex care needs. She is currently the Director of Dietetics and Foods Services at the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service where she leads a team of dietetics and dietetic assistants to lead life changing care for children and young people.

The right tools for the job

This episode dives into what we should be using to guide our growth assessments with kids.

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