The Nourished Child
Jill Castle, MS, RDN
The Nourished Child is about child nutrition, feeding kids, and dealing with the ups and downs of raising healthy eaters. Dealing with picky eating? A young athlete? Or do you just want to focus on healthy eating? No matter the age, good nutrition for today’s child can be complicated and frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join Jill Castle, a registered dietitian, pediatric nutritionist, author, and mom as she gives nutrition advice, feeding strategies, and health tips so you raise a healthy child, inside and out. Let the Nourished Child guide you along the way to a happy, healthy, well-nourished child.
Episodes
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Jun 20, 2024 • 39min
Advancing Nutrition Security for Children with Dr. Caree Cotwright
Dr. Caree Cotwright, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity for the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA, shares the many programs aimed at ending hunger for children in the United States. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog
Jun 6, 2024 • 41min
Trends in Sports Nutrition for Student Athletes with Kelly Jones
Kelly Jones, a sports and media dietitian, talks about trends in sports nutrition with student-athletes. From creatine, energy drinks and RED-S, Kelly shares her insight and knowledge and sets the record straight. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog
May 23, 2024 • 34min
“I’m Feeding Two Very Different Kids and Stages of Childhood”
In this one-time counseling session, Jill helps a working mom who is simultaneously navigating babyhood and adolescence. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog
May 9, 2024 • 43min
The Psychology of Eating Habits with Nina Crowley
Nina Crowley, the psycho dietitian, talks about the psychology of eating habits, health behaviors, and motivation and how these impact both parents and children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog
Apr 25, 2024 • 18min
How to Tell if Your Child is Really Hungry
Jill explores true, physiologic hunger versus “head” hunger, and gives parents a series of questions so they can assess what’s going on and respond accordingly. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Apr 11, 2024 • 47min
How to Support Kids with Feeding Problems
Cheryl Pelletier, a speech-language pathologist and feeding professional, discusses feeding problems in children and how to find the right support for children who aren’t eating well. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Mar 28, 2024 • 22min
How to Help Kids with Low Iron
Jill reviews iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in kids and what parents can do to help. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Mar 14, 2024 • 17min
Easy Food Tips to Help All Children Eat Better
Jill reviews for easy tips for helping all children, especially those with large bodies, eat better. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Feb 29, 2024 • 14min
My Child is Always Hungry and Overweight
Jill reviews nutrition and feeding tips for parenting a child who is always hungry and overweight. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Feb 15, 2024 • 19min
6 Principles for Introducing New Foods to Young Children
Jill reviews 6 principles to keep in mind when introducing new foods to young children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
