News Summary

• Many pediatricians are parents themselves, and they often have a more relaxed attitude about what their kids eat than you might expect.
• “A single food doesn’t determine a child’s health, so when the foundation is whole-food, plant-forward eating, occasional ‘fast foods’ don't derail gut health, because the gut is more resilient,” Dr. Tokunbo Akande said.
• "When we remove shame and pressure from eating, we support the nervous system and kids digest better," Dr. Dina Kulik said.