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The Nourished Child

The Nourished Child

By: Jill Castle MS RDN — Pediatric Dietitian & Childhood Nutrition Expert
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Raising a healthy eater shouldn't feel confusing or overwhelming. The Nourished Child is your trusted guide for child nutrition, feeding kids with confidence, and navigating real-life parenting challenges — from picky eating and food-focused kids to teen appetites, nutrient needs, young athletes, and raising children in all body sizes. Hosted by Jill Castle — pediatric dietitian, author, and mom of four — this podcast blends practical feeding strategies with body-positive parenting, holistic child wellness, and the latest research on children's physical health and emotional wellbeing. Each episode helps you build healthy habits, support your child's relationship with food, protect their self-esteem, and create a family culture where children thrive at every size. Whether you're dealing with an overweight child, a selective eater, a child who's always hungry, or you simply want to nurture healthy habits and positive body image, The Nourished Child offers the compassionate, evidence-informed guidance you need to raise a well-nourished, confident, resilient child — inside and out.© 2026 Jill Castle | The Nourished Child® Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): What Parents Need to Know About Under - Fueling in Teen Athletes

    Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs): What Parents Need to Know About Under - Fueling in Teen Athletes
    Mar 26 2026

    What is REDs, and why are more teen athletes at risk? Jill Castle interviews sports dietitian Rebecca McConville about the warning signs and prevention of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.
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    39 mins
  • Low Appetite in Kids and Teens: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Worry

    Low Appetite in Kids and Teens: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Worry
    Mar 12 2026

    Low appetite in kids and teens can be completely normal, or a signal that something deeper is going on. In this episode, Jill Castle explains how to tell the difference and when under-fueling becomes a concern.
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    26 mins
  • Creating Safety at the Table: Why It Matters More Than Getting Kids to Eat "Well"

    Creating Safety at the Table: Why It Matters More Than Getting Kids to Eat "Well"
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Lebovitz, co-author of Food Positivity, to explore why emotional safety at the table matters more than food rules—and what actually helps kids build trust with eating.
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    46 mins
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