{"id":2127,"date":"2026-04-11T03:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/?page_id=2127"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:19:24","slug":"registered-dietitian","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/registered-dietitian\/","title":{"rendered":"Registered Dietitian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why Mary Free Bed Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As a CARF-Accredited Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program<\/strong>, we provide expert, family-centered care designed to support the best possible recovery outcomes. Rehabilitation is essential after illness, injury, or surgery, and research consistently shows that beginning specialized care early can significantly improve a child\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our accredited programs, seasoned clinical teams, and compassionate approach ensure that children and families receive the highest standard of support throughout their rehabilitation journey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital holds a number of special accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF). This voluntary but rigorous accreditation process is based on specific and comprehensive standards ensuring the highest-quality rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARF is an independent organization dedicated to providing reliable information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions. Consumers and medical professionals collaborate to develop the leading-edge standards by which providers are measured. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is a registered dietitian?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A registered dietitian is a specialized health care professional who uses the power of food and nutrition as a tool for recovery. This role is especially important for kids as they continue to grow, develop, and learn following injury or illness. Proper nutrition during this critical stage supports both physical recovery and long-term health, helping children build healthy habits that last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Nutrition Matters in Pediatric Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition plays a big role in a child\u2019s recovery. Kids need specific nutrients as they grow. But when a child has faced an injury, surgery or a medical condition, their body may need extra nutrients to rebuild and recover. Registered dietitians help make sure your child\u2019s diet supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n