#131: Picky Eaters and Body Size with Jennifer Anderson
“I wish parents knew the power of their example.” -Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer Anderson started her career in public health and then later became a dietitian, but it wasn’t until she had her own children and struggled to feed them that she became so passionate about helping other stressed out parents. Now with more than 1.1 MILLION instagram followers, Jennifer dishes out helpful education daily that helps guide parents to feeding their children with joy.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we discuss feeding children and the complexities, stress and fears that come along with this seemingly simple task.
We discuss:
How she became a dietitian
How having her own children shaped her experience as a dietitian
How she defines “picky eating” and what is “extreme picky eating”
Why meal times and feeding children is so stressful for parents
Why parents are so confused about percentiles and growth charts
Her thoughts on larger bodied children and how we approach feeding them
Why would should care about WHAT we feed our children
Why words and language are so important
What personal habit she is most proud of
What she wishes more people knew
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Jennifer Anderson
More about my honored guest:
Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian, mom of 2 exciting boys, and cheerleader to hundreds of thousands of parents feeding kids through the Kids Eat in Color social media movement. She helps parents let go of mealtime battles, reduce their stress, and get their kids on the path to eating better. kidseatincolor.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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