Disease Proof

Here’s a video from Montefiore Medical Center talking about how to get kids to eat better, i.e. more fruits and veggies. One of the experts they interview is William H. Dietz MD, PhD who advises parents to take charge of what their children are eating. If the child doesn’t want to eat the healthy food presented by parents, then that's OK, they don't have to eat it, but they don't get to have anything else. Hunger, he points out, is a powerful motivator. Dr. Fuhrman recommends a very similar approach to avoiding the food wars between parents and children. (For more on this check out what Dr. Fuhrman has to say in this podcast episode Dr. Fuhrman on Getting Children to Eat Well).

Dr. Dietz also touches on the importance of breastfeeding, describing its role in preventing childhood obesity and making kids more willing to try different foods.