“What Should Kids Eat for Better Focus, Energy & Mood? | Child Nutrition Tips for Parents”

Is your child coming home from school tired, hungry, cranky… or completely “hangry”? 😩🍎 Wondering? 🥦 How do I get my child to eat more vegetables? 🧠 What foods can help support focus during the school day? 🍪 How can I encourage healthier choices without constantly fighting over “junk food”? 🥪 What should I give my child for an after-school snack? 💛 Am I doing enough when my child is a picky eater? If any of this sounds familiar, this conversation is for you. In this parent-friendly webinar, Registered Dietitian Patricia Colesa, founder of Dietitian Dish, joins Maxis Health to break down childhood nutrition in a practical, realistic way — without expecting parents to create the “perfect” diet. We talk about how nutrition and everyday eating habits can support a child’s energy, growth, focus, and overall well-being, especially during the busy school year. ✨ In this video, you’ll learn about: • Carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats — and why kids need all three • Foods that can help provide steadier energy throughout the school day • Nutrients including iron, zinc, and vitamin D • Practical ways to encourage kids to try more vegetables • What parents can do when their child is a picky eater • How repeated, low-pressure exposure can help children become more comfortable with new foods • Easy ideas for balanced after-school snacks • Foods associated with brain health and focus • Why protein + fiber can help children feel satisfied longer • How family meals and positive food experiences can shape eating habits • Why healthy eating doesn’t have to mean constantly restricting foods One of the biggest takeaways? Healthy eating with kids doesn’t have to happen overnight. Small, realistic changes — introducing a new vegetable, building a more balanced snack, eating together when you can, or simply observing your child’s eating patterns — can add up over time. 💚 Parents and caregivers can also use the ORI by Maxis Health app to track meals, snacks, hydration, and daily patterns and access tools designed to support families. 📱 DOWNLOAD FOR FREE ORI by Maxis Health in the Apple App Store or Google Play. 👩‍⚕️ About our guest: Patricia Colesa is a Registered Dietitian and founder of Dietitian Dish, LLC, a virtual nutrition practice focused on helping individuals build healthier eating habits that work with their lives — not against them. ⚠️ This video is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical or nutrition advice. If you have concerns about your child’s nutrition, growth, eating habits, or health, please speak with your child’s pediatrician or a qualified pediatric registered dietitian. 💬 PARENTS — we’d love to hear from you: What is the biggest nutrition challenge in your house right now? Picky eating? Vegetables? School lunches? Snacking? Hydration? Focus? Share it in the comments. Your experiences may help another parent feel a little less alone. ❤️ 👍 Like this video if you found it helpful 🔔 Subscribe for more practical conversations about children’s health, emotions, behaviors, nutrition, and family well-being 📤 Share this with another parent or caregiver who could use it #ChildNutrition #KidsNutrition #PickyEater #PickyEating #HealthyKids #HealthyEatingForKids #ParentingTips #ParentingHacks #KidsHealth #SchoolLunchIdeas #HealthySnacksForKids #AfterSchoolSnacks #BrainFood #KidsBrainHealth #BackToSchool #BackToSchoolTips #HealthyLunchIdeas #KidsFood #NutritionForKids #ChildDevelopment #ParentSupport #HealthyHabits #FamilyNutrition #MentalHealthForKids #ORI #MaxisHealth