Tip and Tricks for Helping your Child Gain Weight

01/16/24 • 27 min

In this week’s episode, we're here to help you figure out healthy ways to help your underweight child gain weight. We also give some sample snack ideas that are great balanced options to support your child’s weight. On Jen, What’s Cooking? this week it's all about the smoothies, rich in healthy fats and fruit that come together to make a delicious breakfast or midday snack.
Additional Links:
https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/weight-and-body-positivity/safe-weight-gain-tips-for-underweight-kids

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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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Previous Episode

Pelvic Floor and Constipation with Guest Experts Alyssa and Bree Almeida

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We are so excited to share with you our very first guest expert interview! Dr. Alyssa Almeida and Dr. Brianna Almeida from Renew Health Pelvic Health and Wellness are here to school us on all things pelvic floor health. This episode we hear all about the importance of pelvic floor health and how a weakened pelvic floor can be the root cause of many issues you or your child might be experiencing, including constipation. They also give us some great suggestions of things that you can do to help your child if they are experiencing constipation. At the end of the episode both Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Brianna share their favorite recipes to make.
Additional Resources:
Follow Renew Health on Instagram: @renewhealth_pt

Visit the Renew health website: Renew Health: Pelvic Health and Wellness (renewhealthllc.com)

Next Episode

Fueling for Sports and How We Feel About Sports Drinks

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This week’s episode is a quick guide to help you feed your child before, during, and after exercise. Whether your child is doing a sport all year round or only plays sports for certain seasons it is very important to make sure that they are fueling properly to support their activities. We give lots of pre and post practice snack and meal ideas, and then we give you all of the information you need to know about sports drinks and if your child should be drinking them.

Additional Links:
Fueling and Hydration Before, During, and After Excerise- https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/sports-medicine/sports-medicine-articles/fueling-and-hydrating-before-during-and-after-exercise

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

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