As Early Childhood Educators, or other employees of these facilities, you have the ability to make a major impact on children’s relationship with food; something that will last a lifetime. Did you know our body tells us every day what type of nutrients we need, how much food we need and at what times? We are born with the ability to tune into this, but often end up disconnecting to our body’s cues overtime due to environmental influences. During my presentation, I will discuss children’s ability to eat intuitively and follow their hunger and fullness cues, as well as the important role you can play in supporting their food decisions. We will discuss factors that may impact hunger and fullness and how/why cues may vary from child to child, day to day. Expect discussions around the power of positive role modelling and using appropriate language around food at meal times, along with conversations around weight stigma, set-point weight theory and the damage certain comments can have on our relationship with food, body and our health. Finally, the topic of gentle nutrition, general nutrient recommendations for children and how to address “picky” eating will be covered. I hope you will join me in learning something new!
November 3, 2022
1:15 PM
Murchison Centre
17 St Pius X Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 6A2