"Mom, Am I Fat?" How to Talk to Kids About Body Image

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Messy Bites

Marina Chaparro, RDN, CDCES

22 episodes

4 days ago

Welcome to Messy Bites — where nutrition science meets real mom life, with a side of culture, chaos, and amor. I’m here to help you navigate the beautifully messy world of feeding kids—with science, love, and maybe a tortilla or two. I’m Marina Chaparro, a pediatric registered dietitian, diabetes educator, and mamá of two. From “Is my kid From “Is my kid eating enough protein?” to “Are baby carrots even safe?”, we dive into the messy side of feeding with real stories, expert guests, and tips rooted in science (not fear). Let’s make feeding our kids less about guilt—and more about connection!

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"Mom, Am I Fat?" How to Talk to Kids About Body Image | Dr. Whitney Caseres EP 17

Messy Bites

43 minutes 55 seconds

1 month ago

"Mom, Am I Fat?" How to Talk to Kids About Body Image | Dr. Whitney Caseres EP 17

Kids are worrying about their bodies younger than ever — and in a world of social media filters and Ozempic headlines, it’s no wonder. So how can parents help children grow up confident in their own skin?

In this episode, pediatrician and Modern Mommy Doc founder Dr. Whitney Caseres joins host Marina Chaparro, RD, to share a compassionate, practical roadmap for raising body-confident kids. Learn why even elementary schoolers are talking about being “thin,” the hidden ways parents can reinforce diet culture, and what to actually say when your child asks, “Am I fat?”

Hi, I’m Marina Chaparro, Registered Dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert. Let’s raise confident, joyful eaters together!

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Tags: #KidsNutrition #Parenting #HealthyEating