Ep. 189: Breaking Down the New Dietary Guidelines for Kids

About this episode

This episode discusses the new federal dietary guidelines for children and families, providing practical strategies for healthy eating.

New federal dietary guidelines arrived earlier this year, introducing a redesigned food model and updated recommendations for children and families. From whole foods and age-specific guidance to ultra-processed foods, school meals, food anxiety, and obesity prevention, this episode translates national policy into practical, everyday strategies. Jaclyn Albin, MD, CCMS, DipABLM, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatric and Public Health, and Director, Culinary Medicine Program, Unive...

People in this episode

Guest: Jaclyn Albin, MD, CCMS, DipABLM

Topics covered

• dietary guidelines
• children's health
• nutrition
• food anxiety
• obesity prevention
• school meals

Keywords

• dietary guidelines
• children
• nutrition
• whole foods
• ultra-processed foods
• food anxiety
• obesity prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nemours Children's Health, Culinary Medicine Program

Places: United States

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