A healthy food relationship begins at home

Children model behavior, especially eating behaviors. As concerned parents, we strive to keep our children healthy. In today’s culture, so many foods have been labeled as “good” or “bad,” and it often leaves us not knowing how to approach an eating pattern with our kids.

Parents don’t often view themselves as role models, yet nearly 70% of children ages 12 and under say they are likely to talk with their mom or dad about nutrition and body size, but parents aren’t always armed with credible nutrition advice in the land of “diet culture.”

If an exhausted mom or dad sits in front of the television with a full bag of chips, it’s likely the child will too. If mom or dad don’t lead an active lifestyle, the child will likely not either.

The same can be said for dieting influences. When parents cut out entire food groups, go on restrictive diets, comment about losing weight frequently, and have a poor body image, kids pick up on that too.

The power of the parent.

Because parents are on the front lines of shaping children’s eating behaviors, understanding your eating habits is especially advantageous to developing your child’s behavior.

In an environment where cheap, processed food is readily available, making extra time for healthy family meals can be time-consuming.

The confusion surrounding a healthy diet makes it even more challenging for parents.

At Palm Beach RD, we take a parent-first approach as you are the key influence of your child’s diet quality. That begins with your meal patterns. Then, we ensure you have the tools to provide your child with essential nutrients like protein, fiber, iron, and calcium that your child needs to grow and be healthy.

Your dietitian will create a plan with you to boost the nutrition of the foods you are eating and introduce new ones.

Check out our family meal planning tool!

hi there!

I’m Nicole

I am a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer

I’m also a wife and a mom who knows how hard it is to feel like you are doing right by your kids when it comes to nutrition. There is so much pressure and guilt for parents to feel they are getting it “right.”

I also suffer from a gastrointestinal disorder and I’ve had my fair share of bloating, shame, and pain. In an effort to try and manage my gut health, I tried too many dieting strategies that simply didn’t work.

I’m a former collegiate athlete and motorcycle racer who knows firsthand what it feels like when food, excessive exercise, and your body work against you. Now, I bring the clarity I have found to others experiencing health challenges.