4. Metabolism in kids: Why do my kids have so much energy? Can kids have a slow metabolism?
I chatted with Stephanie Edwards-Compton (PhDc), a PhD candidate and metabolism researcher, all about metabolism in kids. She dished on: What affects metabolism Some myth busting of metabolism internet jargon Metabolism and growth Some SUPER interesting studies (including one comparing the metabolism of endurance athletes and young kids) FOLLOW STEPH on IG @steph.compton.nutrition Check out Steph's NUTRITION LAB membership at https://the-nutrition-lab.mn.co/ SUBSCRIBE to the pod to help your kids eat more veggies, not obsess over sweets, and develop healthy relationships with food! FOLLOW ME ON IG: @growing.intuitive.eaters SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/c/GrowingIntuitiveEaters SUPPORT ME by sharing my content with your family and friends, sharing Growing Intuitive Eaters with your favorite brands and podcasts, or buying me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/drtaylorarnold 😊 Happy feeding! 🥦 With love, Dr. A Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, or to provide medical nutrition therapy. If you are concerned about your child's nutrition or eating habits, contact your pediatric dietitian. Articles/resources we mentioned 👇 Birat A, Bourdier P, Piponnier E, et al. Metabolic and Fatigue Profiles Are Comparable Between Prepubertal Children and Well-Trained Adult Endurance Athletes. Front Physiol. 2018;9:387. Published 2018 Apr 24. doi:10.3389/fphys.2018.00387