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- Many kids and teens have early signs of nutrition problems but don’t feel sick at all?
- High cholesterol and prediabetes can start as early as elementary school?
- A simple yearly visit can find these issues before they turn into bigger problems?
A Well Child Visit helps spot nutrition related concerns early to keep kids, teens, and young adults growing healthy at every stage.
What we look for during Well Child Visits:
Ages 3–13
🫀High cholesterol (first screening recommended at 9–11)
🩸Low iron, which can cause tiredness and learning problems
🥗Picky eating that leads to vitamin or protein gaps
📉Growth changes that signal too much sugar or not enough balanced foods
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Ages 14–16
🩺Early signs of prediabetes from too much sugar
⚖️Unhealthy weight changes linked to poor eating habits
🧂High blood pressure tied to salty or processed foods
⚽Nutrition for sports, growth, and everyday energy
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Ages 17–20
🫀Cholesterol screening (recommended again between 17–21)
🩺Blood sugar levels affected by stress and irregular eating
🥗How to eat well when cooking for yourself or grabbing food on the go
📅Routines that build a healthy adult lifestyle
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Most nutrition‑related problems can be improved—and even reversed—with small, steady changes. Yearly Well Child Visits give you a plan, support, and the chance to catch issues early, long before they become serious.
Call 844-804-0055 or login to LA Health Portal to schedule your visit.
Not enrolled in LA Health Portal?
Enrolling is quick and easy for LA Health Services patients. Click here to enroll online or download the app. below.
  
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