Jennifer McCabe

About Jennifer

Jen is a pediatric registered dietitian with over 26 years of experience serving infants and young children ages 0–3. She is dedicated to optimizing growth and brain development in children facing challenges such as poor weight gain, gastrointestinal concerns, selective eating, and food allergies or intolerances.

Approach to care

I work closely with parents, family members, and caregivers to create practical, nonjudgmental, and individualized action plans that meet each child’s unique needs. My role is to support and guide families by offering tailored strategies, tips, and resources—meeting you where you are and helping you move toward where you want to be.

Your first session with Jennifer

During our first session, I take time to understand your history, concerns, and current challenges. Together, we’ll explore your child’s feeding journey and identify the goals you’d like to achieve. From there, we’ll set manageable, step‑by‑step objectives to guide our work. I’ll also answer any questions you may have so you feel supported and confident as we begin this journey.

Location

📍 Springfield, Illinois

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition at Southern Illinois, Carbondale. Internship at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Hobbies

Outside of my professional work, I prioritize maintaining an active lifestyle through workouts at home and in the gym. I love to soak up the sunshine when I can. I also enjoy reading and value spending meaningful time with friends, as well as with my husband, our three daughters, and our two dogs.

Licenses and Certifications