Author: Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD

  • Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD

    Becky Gonter-Dray is Board Certified as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and works part-time in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit dietitian, Homecare (Children’s Home Health Care of Dayton) and Nutrition Clinic (outpatient nutrition counseling) at Dayton Children’s. Becky also is an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton, teaching in the Health and Sports Science Department. With her husband, Alex, the Gonter-Dray’s have 3 boys ages 8, 5 and 3. They enjoy trying new foods in their house and cooking in the kitchen together. Becky hopes to bring to the Dayton Children’s blog sound nutrition facts and information along with how to provide healthy options for today’s busy families by sharing some of her experiences.
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (0)| November 29, 2012

‘Tis the season for giving

At the end of the summer, I wondered what we could do in our house to teach the boys more about giving back to the community.  We have been including them with the church’s food pantry and ushering with Alex … Continue reading →

Category Parenting Ages
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (0)| November 27, 2012

How my boys learned about cancer

Today, November 27 is Giving Tuesday a national movement around the holidays dedicated to giving, similar to how Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become days that are synonymous with holiday shopping. Dayton Children’s is taking part in Giving Tuesday … Continue reading →

Category Advocacy Children's health Ages
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (2)| November 20, 2012

Eight healthy holiday eating tips for kids

We celebrate many things during the holiday season. And, if you think about it, food is always present.  The National Institute of Health reported that during the holiday season, people usually gain 1-2 pounds.  (Good news: not the 5-10 pound … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition SymptomsDiet, Nutrition and Fitness Ages
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (0)| November 1, 2012

If in doubt, throw it out – Food safety

“First In First Out” “If in Doubt, Throw it Out” “Keep Cold Foods Cold & Hot Foods Hot” These are some phrases I remember from my Foods courses during my Dietetics training.  I have been teased for throwing milk out … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition SymptomsDiet, Nutrition and Fitness Ages

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