Does My Child Need to Lose Weight?

02/06/24 • 33 min

Children who live in larger bodies are, unfortunately, destined for ridicule by society at large. Many children are very aware of their own body size and as a parent, you may feel like you need to help them shrink their body or eat in a particular way. In this episode we'll dive deep into how to help children living in larger bodies, and when we should take action. Then Jen shares her delicious Sriracha Smothered Zesty Turkey Burgers on this week’s episode of Jen, What's Cooking?
Additional Links:
Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/

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Poodle Science Video:

https://youtu.be/H89QQfXtc-k?si=EPD3OPKov2CuF62X

Find our Health At Every Size episode here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-whats-for-dinner/id1695946706?i=1000627579552

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.

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

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Poodle Science Video:

https://youtu.be/H89QQfXtc-k?si=EPD3OPKov2CuF62X

Find our Health At Every Size episode here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-whats-for-dinner/id1695946706?i=1000627579552

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Kids Who Eat Emotionally and What You Can Do About It

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We are taking a deep dive this week into emotional eating in kids and some of the signs that your child might be eating emotionally. We'll walk you through some ways that you can help your child work through emotional eating and some tips to help prevent it in the future. Jen also shares with us her delicious Winter Quinoa Salad with Citrus Dressing!

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

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Additional Emotional Eating Resources:
https://thenourishedchild.com/emotional-eating-in-kids/

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Emotional-Eating.aspx?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvoqsBhB9EiwA9XTWGbC9gHppZMNOI8pVvuOQYV7eBK_yOmmTa9Le97xmKpL3ZquR4XWsTBoCbgIQAvD_BwE

Next 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/

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