Fussy Eaters, BMI Myths & The School Dessert Debate

About this episode

This episode discusses boosting nutrition for fussy eaters, the reliability of BMI, and the debate over daily desserts in schools.

How can you boost nutrition for fussy children without changing the foods they already love? How reliable is BMI as a measure of health, particularly for women or people recovering from disordered eating? And should desserts really be served every day in primary schools? This week we answer your questions on hidden nutrients for picky eaters, navigating BMI without damaging your relationship with food, and the debate around sugary desserts in school meals. We also talk about spotting misleading health claims online and share lots of practical tips to help make everyday wellness feel simpler. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠hello@wellness-scoop.com⁠. Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Ella, Rhi

Topics covered

• nutrition
• BMI
• children's health
• school meals
• health claims

Keywords

• fussy eaters
• BMI myths
• school dessert debate
• hidden nutrients
• disordered eating

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives, The Fibre Formula

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