Constant Requests for Snacks: Food Obsession or Something Else?

02/20/24 • 36 min

Many parents often wonder if their child has a sugar or food obsession based on their actions or behaviors that child has around a certain food. If you have ever wondered if you child has a food obsession this one is for you. Jen and Izzy talk about signs of “food obsessions,” some causes for a child to act this way, and ways to prevent or work through food obsessions. On Jen, what's cooking this week, Jen and Izzy share their top tips and tricks for cooking tofu and making it delicious!
Additional Links:
Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/

Visit the Mom, What’s For Dinner Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/momwhatsfordinnerpod?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==

More food obsession information can be found here:
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/family-meals-focus/94-children-obsessed-with-food/

https://thenourishedchild.com/food-obsession/

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions?

Visit the Mom, What’s For Dinner Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/momwhatsfordinnerpod?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==

More food obsession information can be found here:
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/family-meals-focus/94-children-obsessed-with-food/

https://thenourishedchild.com/food-obsession/

Previous Episode

Nutrition for ADHD

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There are so many myths out there about the best nutrition or diet plan to follow if you have a child with ADHD. Artificial dyes? Omega 3s? Sugar? This week we break down what you need to know about nutrition’s impact on ADHD and how best to fuel your child with ADHD. Then Jen talks about one of her delicious simple weeknight meals; Weeknight Pasta Primavera.
Additional Links:
ADHD Diet for Kids- https://www.psycom.net/adhd-diet-for-kids

Healthy ADHD Diet for Kids- https://thenourishedchild.com/healthy-adhd-diet-kids/

What is ADHD- https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd

Iron Deficiency in Kids- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/485884

Review on blue food dye and ADHD- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9573786/

Food dyes and behavior in children with ADHD- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3441937/

Sugar and kids with ADHD- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3133757/

Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/

Visit the Mom, What’s For Dinner Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/momwhatsfordinnerpod?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==

Next Episode

Signs of Anorexia and Bulimia for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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*This episode does contain conversations about eating disorders and behaviors associated with them that may be upsetting to some people*

Since this week is eating disorder awareness week, we wanted to make an episode talking specifically about anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. These two eating disorders are common and something that Jen sees a lot in her practice. Learning the signs of these eating disorders can help parents identify if their child is struggling which will allow them to get help quicker. Then Izzy shares her white bean hummus recipe from The Ultimate Guide to Creative Snacks.

Links:

Visit the Mom, What’s For Dinner Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/momwhatsfordinnerpod?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==

Find more recipes from Jen’s Snack Guide here:

https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/album/

Our Resource for Anorexia Nervosa Infomation:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459148/#:~:text=Anorexia%20nervosa%20is%20a%20psychiatric,and%20have%20distorted%20body%20images.

Our Resource for Bulimia Nervosa Information:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562178/