Naureen Hunani Nutrition
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01/17/2022
Offering preferred foods at every meal can help children meet their nutrient needs. If your selective eater doesn't have familiar options, he might leave the table feeling hungry.
Pressure can decrease appetite, and when children feel more clam, hunger can kick in. Pressure-free meals are essential for children to feel safe.
If there is a lot going on during mealtime and your child is sensitive, your child might experience sensory overload and not feel well enough to eat. This is particularly the case for neurodivergent children.
If your child is constantly asking for food right after dinner, it is time to dig deeper.
10/11/2021
TW Abuse, ableism, childhood trauma
🍽 Participating in family meals can be difficult for parents who've experienced food-related trauma in childhood.
🍽 This is often the case for parents who identify as selective eaters, have sensory-related food aversions, and were abused at the dinner table.
🍽 Dissociation can be protective; your inability to implement family meals is not a "compliance" issue! You deserve trauma-informed nutrition and eating support.
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I'm Naureen Hunani, a trauma-informed dietitian specializing in the area of feeding and eating difficulties. If you are looking for support, you are welcome to connect with me! Link in bio.
09/03/2021
School nutrition policies create a lot of stress for parents of selective eaters.
Parents constantly feel judged and shamed for packing preferred foods for their children.
This creates unnecessary anxiety around feeding children.
Schools need to do a better job at creating inclusive feeding environments!
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