On this compelling episode of Talk 122, Dr. Yarbrough engages in a thought-provoking discussion with the knowledgeable staff members from the YMCA of Rock River Valley, focusing on the crucial topic of nutrition.

First, we speak to Kaela Wolfe, Nutrition Services Director at YMCA & Katie Saeger Nutrition Services Manager YMCA. They discuss serving kids snacks at the Kids Time after-care program planning around what kids might want or not have access to regularly at home. They speak about testing and asking for feedback from all stakeholders. Kaela discusses her time at Olson Park and all the teachers who influenced her. Katie then discusses her experience as a parent at Harlem High School and helping during track practices.

Then, Dr. Yarbourgh sits down with Brent Pentenburg, the CFO of the YMCA Rock River Valley. Brent has been with the Y for over 20 years and served as CFO for more than 6. He talks about the ‘why’ of providing nutrition services to the community and younger kids. Type 2 diabetes in young children is projected to increase by 600% by 2050; Brent discusses how they can be part of the change to prevent that.