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Dr. Arthurs Advocates Positive Food Relationships for Kids

3/31/2025

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Dr. Michele Arthurs, a family medicine physician in Maryland, champions nurturing a positive food relationship in children. She warns that rigid food rules can trigger overeating and anxiety. Instead, she encourages parents to engage kids in food decisions and teach them about nutrition, fostering confidence and healthy habits for life.

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Dr. Michele Arthurs, a family medicine physician in Maryland, champions nurturing a positive food relationship in children. She warns that rigid food rules can trigger overeating and anxiety. Instead, she encourages parents to engage kids in food decisions and teach them about nutrition, fostering confidence and healthy habits for life.