In today's episode, I discuss the time in life in which an individual is growing almost more than any other time, having increased needs because of it. During the school-age, individuals are learning healthy mealtime behaviors from their family and peers, they are growing as individuals with their own ideals, so learning how to be healthy and safe when eating is vital for promoting growth and good food relationships. I am a strong advocate for healthy meal environments, so you will hear me rant a few times in this episode concerning my opinions on the environment that children and young adults have now concerning food and health. 

Sources: 

1. Judith E. Brown. Nutrition Through the Lifecycle. 6th ed. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning; 2017.

Growth Charts: 

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/charts.htm

WHO: https://www.who.int/tools/child-growth-standards/standards