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Mom, What's For Dinner?
A podcast for parents who need help navigating the muddy waters of feeding their kids. From starting solids to picky eating and body image concerns, join me for real life, down to earth conversations about how to nourish our kids. I may be a pediatric dietitian, but I'm also a mom, dealing with the same day-to-day craziness and joy of motherhood as my listeners. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be inspired!
Mom, What's For Dinner?
Bone Health
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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:
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.