Welcome to
Kristen Smaldone Nutrition
A pediatric nutrition practice for parents who are concerned about their child’s nutrition and are seeking the guidance, clarity, and confidence
to create more enjoyable mealtime experiences for their families.
Our Story
Kristen Smaldone Nutrition, LLC is a pediatric nutrition practice supporting children from infancy through adolescence with evidence-based, family-centered care. Founded by pediatric dietitian Kristen Smaldone, MS, RD, CSP, CDN, and supported by pediatric dietitian and food allergy specialist Julia Shook Muñoz, MS, RD, CDN, our team combines advanced clinical expertise with real-life parenting experience. We meet families where they are, creating practical nutrition strategies that support healthy growth and everyday life.
Why Choose Us
Discover the reasons that set us apart.
01
Pediatric Specialists You Can Trust
Our team brings over 20 years of combined pediatric nutrition experience, advanced credentials, and specialized training in feeding difficulties, food allergies, GI conditions, and growth concerns.
02
Family-Centered, Real-Life Approach
As dietitians and moms, we understand the challenges families face. We focus on practical, collaborative strategies that work for busy schedules—not rigid rules or one-size-fits-all plans.
03
Accessible, Supportive Care
We offer in-person visits in Newtown and Darien, CT, as well as virtual appointments, and are in-network with major insurance plans to help make expert care accessible to more families.
Kristen Smaldone
Founder, lead registered dietitian
As both a full-time mom and a full-time dietitian, trust me when I say – I get it! I’ve been in the trenches, from feeding challenges with two young boys to the fatigue of planning daily meals…while working and doing all the mom things. Feeding kids isn’t easy and there are daily struggles that come along with it no matter what age they are. The recommendations we get – from pediatricians to the media – aren’t always clear cut especially when we try to put it into practice. Feeding your child shouldn’t be an added stressor in your life, and it’s why I’m here to help.
With an extensive clinical background of over 10 years and battle-tested personal experience, we’ll work with where your child is at so we can adapt and personalize what works best for them. Let’s make feeding your child simple and nutritious – we’ll work together to lay the foundation for their healthiest start. You will gain the confidence, tools, and knowledge to conquer these years so you can enjoy mealtimes with your family the way you’re meant to.
Julia Shook Munoz
registered dietitian
Julia Shook Munoz has a decade of experience providing nutrition care for all ages, from newborns to adults. She is able to provide guidance regarding multiple conditions and topics. She is a FARE Certified Pediatric Food Allergy RD (www.foodallergy.org). She continues to work in clinical/research areas related to pediatric food allergy every day. Julia educates about FPIES, celiac disease and food intolerances.
Julia aims to provide evidence-based, realistic, and sustainable guidance for all patients. She values the conversations that come with nutrition counseling; she aims to help patients build confidence in food choices for healthier insides and a stronger relationship with food.
Credentials
Education
Master of Science: Human Nutrition
University of New Haven, 2016
Clinical Dietetic Internship
Yale New Haven Hospital, 2014
Bachelor of Science: Nutrition and Dietetics
University of New Haven, 2013
Bachelor of Science: Sports Biology; Nutrition Minor. Springfield College, 2010
Professional Background
Kristen holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics as well as a degree in Sports Biology from the University of New Haven and Springfield College. She also has a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of New Haven. She completed her 1400+ hour supervised dietetic internship at Yale New Haven Hospital where she had many pediatric experiences. Following her internship she began working at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital in the inpatient setting. During her four years inpatient she covered the pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant unit, the pediatric intensive care unit, and the neonatal intensive care unit. She also worked with children who had complex medical histories including respiratory, cardiac and neurological disorders.
Following her inpatient years she moved to the outpatient setting where she had been for the last six years. She primarily worked in pediatric gastroenterology, aerodigestive and feeding clinics, in addition to counseling general pediatric nutrition patients.
Kristen has obtained her board certification as a specialist in pediatric nutrition through the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Specialists in pediatric nutrition are experienced registered dietitians who apply evidence-based nutrition knowledge in providing medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients.
Kristen’s passion is in the prevention and treatment of picky eating. To further her knowledge base she successfully completed the 4.75-day Hybrid SOS Training Conference in August 2024 and is now an SOS Trained Feeding Therapist. Extending on this she is now apart of the SOS mentorship program.
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