Hosts:

Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health

Anna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition

Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky 

Guests:

Jamie Adkins, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC Speech Language Pathologist and Lactation Consultant

Suzanna Attia, MD, MScPH Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition

Sarah Estill, MAS, RD, LD Maternal and Child Nutrition

Kentucky Children's Hospital

Join hosts Dr. Courtney Luecking and Anna Cason in this enlightening episode of SNACK Club as they delve into the complex world of childhood nutrition. With the help of special guests Jamie Adkins, Dr. Suzanna Attia, and Sarah Estill, this episode covers a broad range of childhood feeding topics.

Discover practical, science-based strategies for creating a nourishing feeding environment, learn about the red flags for when to seek professional help, and explore the roles of various specialists such as speech-language pathologists and registered dietitians. Our experts also share personal anecdotes and professional insights, providing a holistic view of how to support healthy food-related behaviors in children.

Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or educator, this episode offers valuable information and resources to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of feeding children. Don't miss out on these digestible bits of wisdom designed to support happy, healthy kids.

Come for the SNACKS and stay for the SUPPORT.

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