Cooking Classes at GI for Kids
We are now offering cooking classes at GI for Kids! These classes are open to the community and all ages. You do not have to be a patient at GIFK to participate. Each class will include an interactive cooking demonstration and nutrition education. Call our office at 865-546-3998 or email mwilson@giforkids.com to sign up! […]
Pediatric Hepatitis Outbreak: Spring 2022
On April 21st, 2022, the CDC released a health advisory regarding a recent outbreak of acute hepatitis in pediatric patients in Alabama. Hepatitis, a term referring to inflammation of the liver, can occur in otherwise healthy children after developing a viral infection, especially by one of the hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, or E). […]
A Look at Carbohydrate Digestion
Carbohydrate Digestion: Carbohydrates are in many foods that we eat. Ultimately, carbohydrates are broken down to glucose and used for energy that allows our body to function and for you to do all your daily activities. Let’s take a look at the different types of carbohydrates and how we digest and absorb them: […]
Wellness Wednesday: What is IBD?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Over the past few years, doctors have noticed an increase in the number of pediatric patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, which is a chronic disorder characterized by autoimmune-related inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract including the colon and intestines, and includes both Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). The […]
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a type of “dysautonomia”, a disorder involving a person’s autonomic nervous system. Your autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating the automatic functions of your body, actions that your body performs without you thinking of it. This includes breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and several other vital functions […]
Wellness Wednesday: Using A Holistic Approach for treating GI issues with GI For Kids
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)– When it comes to gastrointestinal disorders in children, every parent wants to know they are doing all they can when it comes to treating the issue and making their child feel better. Thankfully in the world of medicine there are now treatment options available that can give your child comfort and give […]
Wellness Wednesday: How GI for Kids can help you
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In this ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ we introduce you to Dr. Youhanna Al-Tawil, Medical Director and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at GI for Kids. GI for Kids is the only freestanding independent pediatric GI facility in the area, offering an Infusion Center, Ultrasound, X-ray, Food Allergy Testing, Lab, Nutritional Counseling, Clinical Trials and Behavioral Counseling. The facility also […]
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Constipation Clinic at GI for Kids
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – This week in Wellness Wesnesday, our friends at GI for Kids in Knoxville are helping us talk about a common problem for children -constipation. They’re telling is all about the Constipation Clinic and why it’s such a good resource for parents.
Wellness Wednesday: Protecting your child’s liver
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In this ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ we are back at GI for Kids, discussing what parents need to know about protecting their child’s liver, specifically from fatty liver disease.
Added Sugars
Added Sugars in the Diet What are added sugars? Added sugars are sugars that don’t occur naturally in a food. For example, some sugar is naturally occurring in food like fruits and dairy products. Added sugars include sucrose, dextrose, table sugar, brown sugar, honey, syrups, fruit juice concentrate, and molasses to name the most common. […]