Wonder Why

Why Kids Crave Junk and Refuse Real Food

Episode Summary

Are you struggling with dinner ideas while your child turns up their nose at everything you prepare? You’re not alone! Junk food is often seen as a guilty pleasure, but when it dominates your child’s diet, it’s time to take a closer look. The foods they choose—or refuse—can reveal deeper issues at play.

Episode Notes

Are you struggling with dinner ideas while your child turns up their nose at everything you prepare? You’re not alone! Junk food is often seen as a guilty pleasure, but when it dominates your child’s diet, it’s time to take a closer look. The foods they choose—or refuse—can reveal deeper issues at play.

Tune in on today’s episode of Wonder Why to explore the underlying reasons your picky eaters may gravitate towards junk and reject healthier options with Beth Conlon. Beth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New Jersey, specializing in pediatric and family nutrition. Dr. Conlon also holds a PhD in Clinical Investigation and is the founder of From the Start Nutrition, where she empowers families to navigate challenges such as picky eating and eating disorders.