Interviews

Changing the Healthy Eating Conversation with Jennifer Anderson

Changing the Healthy Eating Conversation with Jennifer Anderson

"I don't want my kid eating junk." "Some kids are just picky eaters." "Oh, we don't let our child have processed sugar." Sharon sits down with Jennifer Anderson, a registered dietitian and the founder of Kids Eat In Color, to talk about public health and nutrition misinformation. Jennifer advocates for moving away from fear-based messaging around food and consumption habits in order to help develop a perspective of curiosity and open-mindedness. She also shares with Sharon her tips on how to know when an information source is using emotional manipulation to promote health products or specific types of eating styles. Join Sharon and Jennifer to brush up on your nutrition information; it may not always be as complicated the media makes it out to be.

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  • Host: Sharon McMahon
  • Executive Producer: Heather Jackson
  • Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder

Guest

Guest

Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson is a registered pediatric dietitian with a master of science in public health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She is the founder of Kids Eat In Color. Kids Eat in Color is a team of experts that helps parents end food battles and teach their kids to try new foods. From strategies to reverse picky eating to meal tips, we are here to help families reduce mealtime stress and eat happier.