235: Teen Eating Behaviors: From Adolescence to Independence – Jill Castle

<p class="pf0"><span style= "font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> During adolescence the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and developmental changes happening are the background for whatever else is going on in the teenager’s life, including their eating habits and behaviors. From skipping meals, to snacking to disordered eating, teens are often experimenting, seeking independence and taking risks. How can parents and caregivers best support their child and set them up for success during this time of growth, development and transition?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 10.5pt; background: white;"><span style= "font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; color: #0f1111;"> Tune into this episode to learn about:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 49.5pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #0f1111;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; color: #0f1111;">The developmental stage of adolescence and how that impacts food choices and eating behaviors</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 49.5pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #0f1111;"><s