Is sugar REALLY that bad for your kid? What’s the harm?

Some years ago, as a Mom of two elementary - age kiddos & a new Human Nutrition student, I had to take a hard look at how sugar specifically was affecting my children. From their behavior to their sleep patterns to what seemed like an endless stream of roller-coaster emotions and consistent health issues, I had to explore what we were ingesting and how it may be affecting all of these things. But where should I start? The amount of information was overwhelming, to say the least, and I had only just begun my journey into the science of nutrition. It was like drinking from a water hose of information.  

According to the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, “Disordered eating is used to describe a range of irregular eating behaviors that may or may not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder.” This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, so today we’re going to dive into this topic and discuss encouraging a balanced diet and when to be concerned about your child’s eating.