Food for Growing Kids

About this episode

Tracy Herlihy discusses child nutrition, food fussy behavior, and the impact of diet on health in children.

Today in the studio we are joined by Tracy Herlihy, Managerof Dietetics and Speech Pathology for the Far West Local Health District. Today Tracy talks about growth, food fussiness, the importance of a healthy balanced diet, and how we talk about food and body image with young people. Tracy also touches on the unique issue of lead in Broken Hill and how a healthy and iron rich diet can assist in reducing the absorption of lead in children. Tracy shares common questions and concerns parents come to her with. Stay tuned to learn how to best support your little person through eating healthy. Hosted by Rebecca Smith and produced by Juanita White forthe Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District. Information provided in this podcast is correct at the timeof recording and is generalised information. If you require further individualised health care advice, please contactyour health care provider. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: GPJJWCGZMJREMTIN

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Smith

Guest: Tracy Herlihy

Topics covered

• child nutrition
• healthy diet
• food fussy
• body image
• lead exposure
• parenting advice

Keywords

• child growth
• healthy eating
• dietitian advice
• lead absorption
• iron rich diet

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Far West Local Health District

Places: Broken Hill

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