Good food, bad food and calorie counting? What kids really need to learn.
Nutrition education in schools worries me. My sentiments have been echoed on the Academy for Eating Disorders list serve and among peers from SCAN--the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) subgroup populated by progressive thinkers. A very different path. To change the direction of how kids are being taught, I've written this piece. Share this locally, in your schools, and virtually. Use it, and use it fully, including my name, please. Thanks for spreading the word and working for change. Good food, bad food and calorie counting? What kids really need to learn. By Lori Lieberman, RD, MPH, CDE, LDN In an attempt to tackle the “obesity epidemic” kids, educators and parents often receive well-intentioned but potentially harmful messages to manage eating. (1)Calorie-counting apps and black and white messages about what’s healthy to eat can be problematic. Kids, parents and educators need practical, realistic strategies to add to their toolbox. Help kids learn to self-regulate thei...