Child, Adolescent and Teen Nutrition

Children are often offered foods that are labeled “kid-friendly” – chicken nuggets, mac ‘n cheese, french fries.

It is unclear to me why children have been relegated to the most nutritionally poor menu items at restaurants. It is clear that children will thrive on a nutritionally superior diet, if not at least as high quality as an adult’s diet.

Children develop food preferences early in life and often resist change from what they are accustomed to. Parents may not realize they are unintentionally setting their child up for chronic health conditions in adulthood (or worse, sooner) when their child consumes nutritionally inferior foods.

Don’t despair, I am here to help you guide your child to better food choices. It may take some time, but it is never too late to start!

Teach kids about healthy eating with games, coloring books, and MyPlate materials. Parents can find tips and tools for healthy meals, weight management, and more

Learn about healthy eating and food-related issues for teens, tweens, and their parents. Topics include weight, vegetarian eating, and bone health. Learn about establishing and maintaining a positive body image through healthy eating habits. Get knowledgeable on information and games that teach tweens and teens the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and healthy body image. Let me help you find tips and resources for helping your tweens and teens stay healthy as they grow.