What do you do when your child is overweight but eats healthy? It can be confusing when you see your child eating a variety of healthy foods and preferring fruits and vegetables to sweets and snacks. Isnt this a certain sign your child is healthy?So why is your child overweight or larger than other kids who eat more snacks and sugary foods? With all the attention on childhood obesity, watching your child make healthy food choices but still struggle with their body weight can be confusing. Should you change their food? Improve their diet? It can be tempting to put a child on a weight loss dietbut please dont.Of course, the best approach is to encourage healthy habits that support both physical health and emotional wellbeing (which I include in my forthcoming book Kids Thrive at Every Size available in August 2024 but you can pre-order now!)https://jillcastle.com/kids-thrive-at-every-size/In this video, Im talking about the genetics of size in children and some ways you can help your child be physically healthy, even though they may be larger or overweight. Youll learn about: The genetic tendency to be larger, smaller or in-between Environmental factors you can control, like food, movement, sleep and screen time Why accepting your child at every size is so important Eating healthfully is only one way to achieve health, there are other ways, too. Most importantly, accepting your child, no matter their size, will go a long way in helping them feel good about themselves and engage in those lifestyle behaviors and healthy habits we know are helpful. If you want to learn more about nutrition for your child and help other parents learn too, be sure to hit the follow button, like this video, and comment below!For more information about helping kids eat well, check out my website, The Nourished Child! // Grab my FREE Guide: Nourish the Whole Child: https://thenourishedchild.com/nourish-the-whole-child/Pre-order my next book: Kids Thrive at Every Size: How to Nourish Your Bigger, Smaller and In-Between Child for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness. https://jillcastle.com/kids-thrive-at-every-size/// Other Videos to Help You: How to Talk to Kids about Weight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zVeCDy9bnQ My Child is Always Hungry and Overweight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig-YnvlQ14U How to Increase Height for Teens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwCCeU707jw&t=4s // Learn More About The Nourished Child:Where We Hang Out: https://thenourishedchild.com/about-us/Learn About Jill Castle: https://jillcastle.com/about-jill/Listen to the podcast: https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/// Follow Me on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.child/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRD/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/A Couple of Announcements: This channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions, or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.The description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!
