Ep 102- Teaching Your Kids to Fear Food?- This 8 yr old's perspective on carbs is shocking!

Ep 102- Teaching Your Kids to Fear Food?- This 8 yr old's perspective on carbs is shocking!

Published on Sep 18
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The Food Factor Podcast
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<p>In this episode,&nbsp;I dive into&nbsp;my&nbsp;story of a third-grade girl who thought carbs were "bad," revealing a broader issue: the unintended messages parents send about food.&nbsp;I explore how conversations and actions at home can plant seeds of confusion around nutrition, sometimes leading kids to develop food fears or misunderstand basic health principles.</p> <p>You’ll learn about the long-term impact that these misconceptions can have on children’s eating habits and self-perception, and I offer practical strategies for parents to shift the narrative around food in a positive way. From elementary to high school,&nbsp;I walk through age-appropriate approaches to teaching kids about nutrition, both at home and through school-based initiatives.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p>- Casual comments about food and their lasting impact on kids.</p> <p>- My conversation with three school administrators and the surprising trends they notice ...