Episode 102: Real Talk About Childhood Nutrition w Melanie Fenwick

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast, Jessica is joined by Melanie Fenwick. Melanie dives deep into the complexities of childhood nutrition from not only a nutritional perspective, but also a social and emotional framework.

Jessica and Melanie discuss:

* Why the concept of a 'healthy day on a plate' to start with is problematic for children and how this creates unnecessary stress

* Why social media potentiates this social stress.

* How kids are more prone to graze more so than eat the perfectly macro-balanced meal.

* Why is childhood nutrition important to consider.

* How nutrition influences childhood physical and metal development

*How nutrition impacts immune system development

* How important our conversations are around nutrition and food for building a positive relationship with food

* Why we encourage more so diversity of ingredients, trialing and re trialing foods as kids palette change

* How to focus on ways to include more protein for kids

* How to focus on ways to include more essential fats for kids

* Immune supportive nutrients and foods for kids

...and more!

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