Dr. Shabnam Momin

Introducing Dr. Shabnam Momin, an esteemed member of the PACE family and your dedicated expert in family nutrition. With a doctoral degree in Nutrition, Dr. Momin has extensive research background in pediatric nutrition, which focuses on socio-environmental influences on development of eating behaviors in children across life stages. With scientifically supported strategies, her approach to providing a positive eating environment at home and here at PACE facility ensures child’s development of healthy eating habits from an early age.

At PACE, we recognize that a healthy eating approach involves fostering a positive relationship with food and promoting balanced eating habits. Dr. Momin’s expertise equips our teachers and staff members with valuable guidance needed to create a healthy mealtime environment that supports developmentally appropriate avenues for exploring and trying new foods. In her role as nutrition consultant, Dr. Momin will assist in creating respectful and reciprocal relationships between the care provider and the child, with age-appropriate responses to child’s feeding needs. Her strong focus on responsive feeding environments allows children to become competent eaters with positive food attitudes, food acceptance, self-regulation in eating, and skills for managing food context.

As a valued consultant, Dr. Momin extends tailored and evidence-based nutrition guidance to assist families in making well-informed choices related to their dietary needs and meeting nutrient adequacy. Her approach to empowering parents with effective feeding strategies will help them navigate through feeding challenges such as picky eating and food neophobia. Whether it involves managing food refusals, cultivating diverse food preferences, or meeting nutritional requirements, Dr. Momin stands ready to offer expert support at every turn.

At PACE Preschool, we recognize the pivotal influence of nutrition on holistic family health. That's why we're delighted to have Dr. Momin as part of our team. With her extensive expertise and genuine dedication to family wellness, Dr. Momin is more than a consultant; she's an integral part of our PACE family, committed to guiding you and your loved ones and ensuring that all members of our family – big and small – receive the nourishment essential for flourishing.