The Problem with the "Clean Plate Club"

12/12/23 • 27 min

Do you ever find yourself begging your child to "just take a bite"? How about "try it, you'll like it!" Or maybe you yourself had a "clean plate club" family growing up. These are all forms of pressure, that can actually make eating WORSE for children who struggle to eat! If you find yourself in this boat, you may be heading for some unwanted consequences. On Jen, is this Healthy? we'll talk about Skinny Pop popcorn (spoiler: I HATE the name!)

Additional Links:

No More “Clean Plate Club” - https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/The-Clean-Plate-Club.aspx

Pressure to Eat- https://www.childfeedingguide.co.uk/tips/common-feeding-pitfalls/pressure-eat/

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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Additional Links:

No More “Clean Plate Club” - https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/The-Clean-Plate-Club.aspx

Pressure to Eat- https://www.childfeedingguide.co.uk/tips/common-feeding-pitfalls/pressure-eat/

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Additional Resources:
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