Mom, What's For Dinner?

The Problem with the "Clean Plate Club"

December 12, 2023 Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson Episode 22
The Problem with the "Clean Plate Club"
Mom, What's For Dinner?
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Mom, What's For Dinner?
The Problem with the "Clean Plate Club"
Dec 12, 2023 Episode 22
Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson

Do you ever find yourself begging your child to "just take a bite"? How about "try it, you'll like it!" Or maybe you yourself had a "clean plate club" family growing up. These are all forms of pressure, that can actually make eating WORSE for children who struggle to eat! If you find yourself in this boat, you may be heading for some unwanted consequences. On Jen, is this Healthy? we'll talk about Skinny Pop popcorn (spoiler: I HATE the name!)


Additional Links: 

No More “Clean Plate Club” - https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/The-Clean-Plate-Club.aspx 


Pressure to Eat-
https://www.childfeedingguide.co.uk/tips/common-feeding-pitfalls/pressure-eat/ 

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.

Show Notes

Do you ever find yourself begging your child to "just take a bite"? How about "try it, you'll like it!" Or maybe you yourself had a "clean plate club" family growing up. These are all forms of pressure, that can actually make eating WORSE for children who struggle to eat! If you find yourself in this boat, you may be heading for some unwanted consequences. On Jen, is this Healthy? we'll talk about Skinny Pop popcorn (spoiler: I HATE the name!)


Additional Links: 

No More “Clean Plate Club” - https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/The-Clean-Plate-Club.aspx 


Pressure to Eat-
https://www.childfeedingguide.co.uk/tips/common-feeding-pitfalls/pressure-eat/ 

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.