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In this week's episode, we are talking about the difference between pediatric feeding disorders and ARFID. Jen gives us her expertise as a feeding therapist and registered dietitian as we explore both pediatric feeding disorders and ARFID in an in depth conversation. 

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To learn more about pediatric feeding disorders check out the link below! 

https://journals.lww.com/jpgn/Fulltext/2019/01000/Pediatric_Feeding_Disorder__Consensus_Definition.24.aspx 

Pediatric Feeding Red Flags: 

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Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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This week we are talking about all things yogurt. How to pick the right one and some of our favorite combinations when it comes to making yogurt a balanced and delicious breakfast. 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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It's that time of year again...let's not make a big deal about the candy! When we forbid foods, we make our kids MORE obsessed with them. It can be hard to find the right balance of enjoying treats, but we've got some tips for you!

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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On this episode, we are talking about food jagging, which is a common phenomenon among picky eaters. If your child is picky and they only eat a few select foods, then they will drop those foods because they are sick of them. This is an example of food jagging, and this episode is for you! 

Additional Resources: 
Food Jagging SOS Feeding Therapy Handout: https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Food-Jags.pdf 

Listen to our Food chaining episode here: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-whats-for-dinner/id1695946706?i=1000652594177  

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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We are firm believers in doing what you can do minimize your impact on the planet so today on the podcast, we are going to be talking about some of the best ways to repurpose leftovers and limit food waste. Lots of these practices are things that we have come up with over the years of time in the kitchen with busy families so they are also ways to spend less time cooking as well as a way to use up extra food so it doesn’t go to waste. 

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Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/ 

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Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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On this Mom, What's For Dinner? special episode we are talking with Ruth who has been living with ARFID for most of her life. Ruth gives us some valuable insight into what life is like for someone with ARFID. She gives some great advice to parents who think their child might have ARFID, to help put into perspective what your little one with ARFID might be experiencing. If you are the parent of a child with ARFID this is an episode you don't want to miss! 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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Today we are talking about the popular grain-free trend that you might have seen written on certain products in the grocery store. We are going to talk about some of the reasons why someone might chose to go on a grain-free diet, what the benefits and drawbacks of this type of diet might be, and how to make the decision if this type of diet is right for you.

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Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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On this week’s episode, we are talking about a popular app that many content creators are using to rate foods in the grocery stores. I am sure we have all seen the videos of people standing in the grocery stores telling you what foods you should get and what foods you should avoid. Well, on this episode, we are going to talk about the Yuka App and whether we think this app is helpful or harmful. 


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Our information on Yuka came from their website: 
https://yuka.io/en/  

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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On today’s episode, we are talking about a very common nutrient deficiency condition that we haven’t talked about on the podcast before… anemia. This condition is something that I see in both my pediatric and adolescent clients and we are going to give you the run down on everything you need to know about anemia and more specifically iron deficiency anemia. 

Additional Resources: 

Anemia in Children and Teens: 
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chronic/Pages/Anemia-and-Your-Child.aspx?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=69654055&gbraid=0AAAAADyMpZH79R5H4-YbcMEA-I5-Q9__r&gclid=CjwKCAjw6NrBBhB6EiwAvnT_ro_3KGswzYHFBYL2NrE70gZok-XSlT52-9PFUVfvQSrfnnFGaCJDfRoCp8IQAvD_BwE 

Pump up the Iron: 
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/nutrition/Pages/Pump-Up-the-Diet-with-Iron.aspx 

Listen to our Does my child need a multivitamin episode here: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-whats-for-dinner/id1695946706?i=1000662388002 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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One of the things that we don’t talk enough about when it comes to our kids and teens is the importance of their bone health. In this episode, we talk about why bone health is so important and some important lifestyle and nutrition aspects that can help your child or teen build strong bones for life. 

Additional Resources:

Adolescence and Bone Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32516152/#:~:text=Abstract,term%20monitoring%20of%20bone%20health

The Effect on Tobacco Smoking on Bone Health:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6304634/#:~:text=PTH%20is%20a%20hormone%20controlling,)%20%5B30%E2%80%9332%5D.

High Consumption of Soft Drinks Associated With Increased Risk of Fractures: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32092922/ 

Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2848259/#:~:text=Significant%20bone%20development%20begins%20in,by%20age%2020%20for%20boys. 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.