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.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 52min
The Genetics of Your Child’s Food Approach and Why It Matters
Jill reviews the genetics of food approach in kids and revisits an interview with Dr. Alison Miller about child eating styles. Why are some kids more interested in food and others less so? Find out! Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Jan 18, 2024 • 19min
Do Parents Restrict Food when Kids Are Larger?
Jill reviews how parent feeding may change when raising a child with a larger body. She chats about the genetics of being larger and the impact of restricting food. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Jan 4, 2024 • 13min
3 Wishes for the New Year
Jill has three wishes for the New Year for parents and anyone who cares about children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Dec 21, 2023 • 12min
Simple Ways to Educate Toddlers about Food
Jill reviews three simple ways to teach toddlers about food without stigmatizing and compromising their developing relationship with food. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Dec 7, 2023 • 15min
Eating in secret: Why do kids sneak food?
Jill reviews why kids sneak food and what parents can do about it. If your child is eating in secret, this is a must-listen! Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Nov 23, 2023 • 14min
Stereotyping Children About Their Size, Eating, and Activity Levels
Jill reviews three labels adults place on kids about their eating, size, and activity levels, and the impact these have on children’s well-being. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Nov 9, 2023 • 50min
How to Arm Your Child Against Dysfunctional Eating with Jessica Setnick
Jessica Setnick shares her insights on dysfunctional eating in children and what parents can do right now to protect them. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Oct 26, 2023 • 20min
Is it okay for a child to be a pescatarian?
Is it safe for children to be pescatarian? Understand the benefits, watch-outs, and potential mistakes when raising a pescatarian child. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Oct 12, 2023 • 41min
The State of the Teen Plate with Ty Beal
Ty Beal shares his research and insights on adolescent nutrition in the U.S. and globally. Sponsored by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Sep 28, 2023 • 32min
Can Your Diet Be Healthy if You Eat Ultra-Processed Foods? with Julie Hess
Julie Hess shares how she planned a healthy diet pattern that meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans using ultra-processed foods. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
