Many parents feel enormous pressure to raise fit, slender children. According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 5 U.S. children and adolescents aged 2-19 have obesity, and approximately 4.1% were classified as underweight (in 2017-2018). As overweight and obesity rates are increasing, so are weight bias and stigma, especially regarding kids and teens. The “health at every size” movement and “anti-diet” approaches are becoming more popular – but can children really be healthy at any size? Is adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors truly an effective solution?

Tune into this episode to learn about:

● what people get wrong about children with overweight or obesity

● the key to helping kids with larger or smaller sized bodies

● how to get beyond the basic advice and utilize practical strategies

● the 8 pillars of wellness

● the “learner, striver, thriver” concept

● what a family manifesto is and why it is important

● how to build intrinsic motivation

● fostering a healthy relationship with food

● addressing fears of your child overeating or undereating

● the spectrum of appetite traits in children

● minimally nutritious food and food shaming

● cultivating a “safe media diet”

● how this book is different from other child health and weight-focused books

● important takeaways and resources for the public and health professionals

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It's well-established that nutrient adequacy in adolescence affects physical development and academic performance, as well as long-term health – yet research is woefully lacking for this life stage and dietary guidance lacks specificity for these unique needs. In fact, the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans noted that the nutrient gaps among adolescents are so significant, that this “constellation of potential nutritional risk factors” is a public health challenge. To help address this gap, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, partnered with Dr. Mario Ferruzzi and his team at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, one of 6 USDA national nutrition centers, to convene 50 leading nutrition scientists, physicians, registered dietitians, and public health experts. This podcast episode is a result of conversations with many of the esteemed experts who presented there. 

This podcast episode is sponsored by The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

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Commercial support for this podcast has been provided by Avocados – Love One Today®

Cancer is a complex disease that is influenced by many factors including genetics, environment, and lifestyle behaviors. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, emerging evidence suggests that people who eat very little or no fruits and vegetables are at the greatest risk for developing certain cancers. In this episode, we explore the relationship between lifestyle behaviors and cancer risk, highlight current research on diet and cancer risk reduction including new research related to avocado consumption and cancer, as well as strategies to help increase fruit and vegetable consumption and other habits that help to mitigate cancer risk.

Tune into this episode with Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO to learn about:

● Gaps in awareness about the link between diet and cancer

● New research about cancer prevalence and risk factors

● Challenges and limitations in cancer/nutrition research

● Risk reduction vs. “prevention”

● Why fruits and vegetables are beneficial for cancer risk reduction

● New research on avocado consumption and cancer risk

● Nutrient profile of avocados and how that relates to cancer risk reduction

● Tips for healthcare providers to help patients reduce their risk of cancer

● Tips and tricks for eating more fruits and vegetables

● Resources for health professionals and the public

This episode has been approved by CDR for 1.0 free CEUs for RDNs & NDTRs

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