Ep. 166: The Pester Factor & Beyond: Dr. Marion Nestle on Kids, Food and Influence

<p>What children eat today is heavily influenced by powerful forces — from ultra-processed “kids’ foods” to marketing strategies designed to keep them hooked. World-renowned nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle explains how we got here, why parents are facing an uphill battle and what real solutions look like.</p><p>We discuss school meals, the “pester factor,” the connection between food insecurity and obesity, and how other countries are taking a different approach. Dr. Nestle also offers practical, hopeful steps parents, grandparents and caregivers can take to help children develop a healthier relationship with food.</p><p><a href='https://youtu.be/e9byPkC4z3I'><b>Watch the episode on YouTube.</b></a></p><p><b>Featuring: </b></p><p>Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, New York University</p><p><b>Host/Producer: </b>Carol Vassar</p><p><br/></p><p>Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the ...