Raising Good Humans S2 Ep 23: A Registered Dietitian Helps Set Up Healthy Eating Habits From Tot To Teen
Oct 29, 2021
Jessica Diamond, a registered dietitian specializing in maternal and child nutrition, shares insightful strategies for establishing healthy eating habits from toddlerhood to teenage years. She advocates for recognizing hunger cues without parental overcontrol and emphasizes the importance of family meals. Discussing the role of positive language, she highlights how offering choices can reduce pressure during mealtime. Jessica also explores the psychological aspects of children's relationships with food, suggesting ways to nurture a balanced approach to desserts without shame.
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Avoid Pressure
- Focus on providing healthy options, but avoid pressuring kids to eat.
- Let children regulate their own intake to foster intuitive eating habits.
Scheduled Meals
- Establish regular meal and snack times.
- Allow kids to experience hunger to help them develop natural hunger cues.
Kitchen Access
- Limit access to the pantry for younger children to prevent grazing.
- Emphasize family meals, especially for teenagers, to maintain structure.