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Ep. 12: Caroline, Ellie, Miriam & Izzie — Perspectives From Our Kids!

September 28, 2020 By Anna Lutz Leave a Comment

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We decided it would be fun & interesting to interview our kids so we sat down with 4 daughters, ranging from age 10-16. We heard about the kind of food & body messages they hear at home, and how these messages differ from what they hear among friends, and generally in the world.

Some key takeaways:

  • There is no "good" food or "bad" food, food is just food
  • Sugar is not bad for you and should never be used as a reward
  • The way you look has nothing to do with your health
  • It’s hard to hear adults you look up to talking about food in a negative way
  • Children should not have to hear an authority figure saying bad things about people with large bodies.
  • Removing the pressure around food leaves them feeling more excited and freer to try new foods (bargaining and/or food policing backfires)
  • How they handle the moments when peers say negative things about their bodies
  • Health is far more complex than just what we eat

Links:

Don't Teach Our Kids to Diet: 5 Resources to Give Teachers and Schools

A School Nutrition Lesson: The Edible Parts of a Plant

Pinney Davenport Nutrition

Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy

Anna and Elizabeth making a salad

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