Jan. 7, 2025

Ep. 97: Build a Healthy Relationship with Food (and Prevent Eating Disorders) – with Maya Kumar, MD

Show Notes

Eating isn’t just about nutrition—it’s also a social skill. As parents, it’s your job to help kids feel confident about eating in social settings. How can you tell if your child has an unhealthy relationship with food? Adolescent Medicine specialist Dr. Maya Kumar shares how to spot the signs and guide your child toward normal, balanced eating habits. She breaks down the risks of fad diets, the importance of “celebration eating,” and why teaching kids to have a healthy relationship with food is so important.

Find Maya Kumar, MD at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego

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Ep. 97: Build a Healthy Relationship with Food (and Prevent Eating Disorders) – with Maya Kumar, MD

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