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Episode Synopsis
Dr. Carole Keim talks all about picky eaters in this episode. Is it normal when your toddler reaches a point of only eating five beige foods? Yes. Dr. Keim covers this and everything to do with development, child nutrition, tempting picky eaters, and when to see a doctor about food concerns.Dr. Keim also addresses why the old food pyramid is out of date and explains the actual nutrients your child needs and which foods they appear in. She shares why eating an actual apple is healthier than processed apple sauce, why processed foods aren’t good for kids, and how to keep kids interested in trying new things. Toddler palates and pickiness are de-mystified in this episode. In this episode:Normal developmentMacronutrientsMicronutrientsFood pyramidGreen/yellow/red light foodsTalking with children about nutrition Tips for new foods When to see the doctor Normal development 00:250-6 mos: only eat one thing 6-12 mos: they only eat what you give them, simple palate (1-3 ingredients, no spices)12-24 mos: tend to be great eaters and willing to try most things Around age 2-3 they go through a phase of eating 5 foodsEating pattern: eat one meal, pick at one meal, skip one mealMost outgrow this within a yearMacronutrients 03:03CarbohydratesProtein / complete proteins (9 essential AAs)FatMicronutrients 07:12vitamins A, B, C, D, E, KIron and other mineralsOmegas Probiotics and prebiotics Fruits and veggies Food pyramid 11:20outdated; developed in 1992 became my plate in 2011 2020 guidelines focus on limiting processed foods, increasing nutrient-dense foods, and limiting added sugar to
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