Kids can be fussy at mealtime, but even when they eat the right foods, are they getting the right nutrients? Dr. Stephen Phipps, chief innovation officer at Thorne, joins the show to discuss ways to add nutrition to a picky eater’s diet.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Stephen Phipps, from study of botanicals to on-the-ground practice [0:55]
How children’s nutrition needs differ from adults’ [5:50]
Helping the immune system learn; neurological development [7:18]
Picky eaters might lack nutrients [8:56]
Indoors pressure from blue light, screen time, and lack of vitamin D [11:30]


The evolution of supplements for kids, from cod liver oil to sugary gummies and cereals [13:28]
Changing attitudes to daily multivitamins for kids [15:56]
What Daily Value means for nutrient intake [17:42]
Choline for brain development [19:32]
Algae: a vegan source for DHA [22:09]


Questions from the community [24:49]
Thorne’s approach to a kids multivitamin: dissolvable discs
How a kids multivitamin can build on the foundation of a diverse, healthy diet [29:48]
Probiotic support for kids [33:10]
What age to start giving children a multivitamin [36:30]



Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Tips to Help Kids Make Healthy Food Choices
Helping Kids Manage Screen Time: 5 Tips for Parents
How Probiotics Are Affecting Your Children
Snack (Or Sip) Your Way to A Healthy Gut
Why A Prenatal Supplement Is Important Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Dissolvable Discs — An Easy And Eco-Friendly Way to Optimize Your Health and Wellness*

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