How do I encourage healthy eating for my child? | Boston Children’s Answers Parentcast (S2: Ep.1)

In a world filled with what people commonly call "kid food" - typically meaning highly processed and low-nutrient options like boxed mac 'n cheese or chicken nuggets - it is important to help your kids establish healthy eating habits. In this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Arnold discusses the importance of a balanced, nutritious diet with licensed clinical nutrition specialist Carolina Ruiz-Valenzuela.
Remember, you are what you eat. Help your kids embrace a balanced diet, eat the correct portion size, and understand their hunger cues. When we instill this early on, we empower our kids to become lifelong healthy eaters.
▶Meet the Experts:
Carolina Ruiz-Valenzuela RD, LDN
Clinical Nutrition Specialist, Division of Endocrinology
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Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc
Neonatologist and Program Director, Immersive Design Systems
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▶Chapters:
3:48 What do statistics tell us about the typical American diet?
4:43 Why is it so common for people to have an unhealthy diet?
5:30 What are the risks of an unhealthy diet?
6:28 What is healthy eating?
8:16 What is the glycemic index?
11:45 What role do carbohydrates play in a healthy diet?
13:16 How can your family choose foods to eat based on the glycemic index?
20:15 What are the guidelines to follow for snacking?
22:53 What are the best ways to hydrate?
25:07 How can parents tell how much food their children need?
28:22 How can parents tell if their child's diet is meeting their nutritional needs?
30:29 What services are available for kids having challenges with their diet and nutrition?
32:10 What kind of research is happening about nutrition?
33:41 What considerations are there for nutrition around cultural preferences?
34:55 Are there any special considerations for nutrition for people with medical complexities?
37:04 What are the doctor's orders for maintaining a healthy diet for your family?
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