UM SOM: Division of Growth and Nutrition

The Growth and Nutrition Division in the Department of Pediatrics consists of the Growth and Nutrition Clinic and research studies related to pediatric growth and development. Dr. Maureen Black (right) is the principal investigator of five research studies in addition to being the director of the Growth and Nutrition Clinic. The Growth and Nutrition Clinic cares for pediatric patients with growth or feeding difficulties. Treatment focuses on biological and psychosocial components relating to feeding issues.

The current studies being conducted in the Growth and Nutrition Division include:

• Challenge!
• Three Generation Program
• Children's Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program (C-SNAP)
• Tips on Parenting Study (TOPS)
• Following Urban Teens: Unique and Resilient at Every Step (FUTURES)

Each program has a unique objective(s) and target population.

In addition to the projects that take place at the University of Maryland Baltimore campus, Dr. Black does international work related to feeding, nutrition and pediatric development.

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