Challenging Diet Culture: A Return to Intuitive Eating for Teens
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In today's society, diet culture often dictates what we perceive as beautiful and influences our relationship with food. Our approach to fostering healthy food relationships with teens involves challenging these norms by embracing intuitive eating. This practice encourages individuals to reflect deeply on their beliefs about food, beauty, and personalized nutrition.
Understanding Intuitive Eating
Intuitive eating is about listening to your body's natural hunger cues and trusting it to guide your eating habits. This approach allows teens to develop a healthier perspective on food, free from restrictive diets and societal pressures. It emphasizes the importance of autonomously recognizing what truly nourishes and fuels the body, based on personal needs and preferences.
The Process
Our process begins with one-on-one visits, where a Registered Dietitian guides a teen through exercises designed to deepen their understanding of personal nutrition needs. These sessions focus on various aspects of their lives, such as sports, play, sleep, and social gatherings, ensuring a holistic approach to nutrition. By tailoring nutritional advice to their unique hobbies and lifestyles, teens learn to make informed food choices that support their overall well-being.
Family Involvement
Involving families is crucial to the success of this approach. We provide support recommendations that can be implemented at home, school, and during play. This collaborative effort helps create a supportive environment where teens feel empowered to make positive changes in their eating habits.
Setting Up a Meeting
If you're interested in exploring intuitive eating for your teen, setting up a meeting with a North Texas Nutrition Associate is easy. Simply click the "Book Now" button located at the top of our website to schedule a "Discovery Call." This initial conversation will help us understand your needs and get started on this transformative journey.
Together, we can redefine what it means to have a healthy relationship with food and body image, paving the way for a brighter, more confident future for our teens.
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