Danel Tainton

Hello, I am Danel and I work as a paediatric dietitian at University Hospitals Dorset.

I have worn many different hats in my 20 years as a dietitian but my favourite is most definitely working with children. My areas of specialities’ include supporting children and parents with managing food allergy, fussy eating, weaning, tube feeding, blended diets, nutrient deficiencies and poor growth.

In my time as a children’s dietitian I have seen a shift in the number and complexity of children with food allergies, which can be tough and distressing for both children and parents.

This is often exacerbated by conflicting advice available from health care professionals, friends and even the media which can add to parent’s anxiety and may result in an unnecessary avoidance of certain food allergens.

Tailored, evidence-based nutritional advice

I am therefore passionate about supporting children and their families with evidence based nutritional advice that is tailored to the individual child and not only considers a specific nutritional diagnosis but also their physical health, development and quality of life.

I am very excited about joining Dr. Helen and her team to improve the lives of children with allergy.