Are there “eating” protective factors?
Yes; providing cooking and tasting experiences, as well as conveying messages that food is for body nourishment, pleasure, social and taste, help children develop healthy relationships with food and eating. In addition, be mindful to not label food as “good” or “bad” and instead refer to certain foods as “occasional”, or” sometimes” foods. Further, you can encourage young people to tune into their body signals for hunger and satiety and explore alternatives to food for rewards or soothing emotions.
