Salt, Seasonings & Sugar for Babies and Kids

Many families think kids can't have salt or seasonings. In my video, I clarify the facts about salt, seasonings, and sugar for kids! 1:02: What are the misconceptions about salt in infant food? 1:30: FACT or FICTION? Can salt damage a baby’s kidneys? 2:44: Store-bought foods that have high salt content 2:58: Cheeses that are lower in salt content 3:42: FACT OR FICTION? Does salt in infancy predispose my child to high blood pressure later in life? 4:42: FACT OR FICTION? Does salt intake in infancy lead to a predisposition to salty foods later in life? 5:20: Rules for salt under one year of age 7:00: Rules for over one year of age 7:16: Can your baby have seasonings/spices? 9:10: Why it’s important NOT to over-season everything your child eats 9:43: Why I don’t want children to avoid spices and seasonings after 6 months. 10:28: What are added sugars? 10:30: Looking at Nutrition labels for added sugars 11:15: What are the health risks of too much added sugars in our diet? 11:30: Why are whole fruits okay? They have sugar? 12:23: AAP Sugar recommendations for children under two 13:54: AAP Sugar recommendations for children over two 15:34: AAP recommendations for 100% fruit juices 16:50: Take-home message Further reading: https://pediatrics.aappublications.or... https://lilynicholsrdn.com/salt-baby-... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25171... https://www.aappublications.org/news/... ***The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.*** Check out all of the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. Visit https://pedsdoctalk.com/courses/ Sign up for the PedsDocTalk newsletter to stay updated on the latest news on all things child health and parenting! Here is the link: https://pedsdoctalk.com/newsletter/ SUBSCRIBE to PedsDocTalk to stay up to date!    / @pedsdoctalk   Listen to The PedsDocTalk Podcast available on all Podcast apps. Many more resources at https://pedsdoctalk.com/ Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk?ta... (paid link) FOLLOW ME: Instagram:   / pedsdoctalk   Tik Tok:   / pedsdoctalk   Facebook:   / pedsdoctalk   Keywords: Doctor, Pediatrician, Infant diet guidelines, Toddler nutrition advice, Salt intake for babies, Safe seasonings for infants, Added sugars in toddler diets, Healthy foods for young children, Pediatrician dietary recommendations, Baby-led weaning tips