In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
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In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
Ep 72. Should Teens Count Calories to Lose Weight?
Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
19 minutes
4 months ago
Ep 72. Should Teens Count Calories to Lose Weight?
Should teens count calories to get to a healthy weight? It sounds like a smart plan, but for growing bodies and developing minds, it's more complicated than it seems. In this episode, I walk you through: The pros and cons of calorie counting in teensReal-world examples from my work with adolescentsWhat the research actually says about tracking caloriesWhen it might help—and when it might harmWhat to try instead: like the plate method and habit trackingWhether you're a teen, a parent, or someo...
Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
