Primary Care Perspectives: Pizza Is OK for Breakfast – Sometimes!: Real-world Nutrition Tips for the Primary Care Setting - Episode 112

Summary: Bridget Sullivan Garmisa, MSN, MS,CRNP, RD, a nurse practitioner and registered dietitian at a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia primary care practice, discusses: tips for helping parents deal with picky eaters; importance of role-modeling by parents; how to help parents with common household challenges, such as having time to prepare a healthful dinner; suggestions for breakfasts teenagers might actually eat; healthful, easy-to-pack lunches; what to do when food options are limited, such as from vending machines and corner stores; ideas for on-the-go snacks; why sports drinks are a no-go; how to talk to kids and families about their food decisions; introducing cost savings as a motivator to modify food habits; and more.