What is the science behind using food as a reward for kids? That's what I'm sharing with you today!

Is it helpful to reward kids for eating their vegetables?
Do food rewards affect their behavior?
Does any of this affect disordered eating risk?
Is it okay to use candy to reward behaviors like potty training?

Let's chat all things food rewards and rewards for eating food with kids!

Chapters:
0:00 Common Questions I Receive About Food Rewards
0:45 Why would you use food to reward your kids?
1:35 What does the scientific literature say about this?
2:08 Does it affect their perception of sweet food?
3:17 How do food rewards affect a child's behavior?
3:39 Do food rewards cause kids to eat emotionally?
4:02 Do kids eat healthier if we reward them for eating?
5:18 Do these food rewards cause kids to eat more unhealthy foods?
6:08 What about rewarding healthy eating with non-food items (ie. toys, money, screen time, etc)?
7:09 Verbal praise for healthy eating
8:29 Summary of the research findings
9:09 My recomendations!

Research referenced:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28399...
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25787...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32548...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28951...

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*Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, or to provide medical nutrition therapy. If you are concerned about yours or your child's nutrition or eating habits, contact your dietitian.

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