Childhood nutrition is a complex issue! In this episode, Sarah and Alex Turnbull, RD discuss the challenges of child nutrition, particularly in the context of school food service. As a Registered Dietitian who used to work in school food service, Alex talks about many of the challenges that school nutrition programs face, including funding, food policies, offer vs. serve and more.
In this episode:
- How parents can reduce pressure when serving healthy meals to kids
- How school meals are often healthier than what we perceive
- Managing expectations around what children should and will eat, and what parents can focus on when packing school lunch
- Regulations governing school lunches and funding
- Access to nutritious meals should be a right for all children
- How understanding food policies can help advocate for better nutrition
Learn more about Alex. Check out her website for feeding tips and her wonderful Instagram.
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