A Dietitian Explains What “Nutrition” Is to a 6-Year-Old — Explain It Like I’m 6

September 6, 2018

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In Explain It Like I’m 6, a dietician answers the burning health questions from Associate Food Editor Meghan Splawn‘s daughter, Ella.

Ella is 6 1/2 years old (the half is important) and she just started first grade last week in Boise, Idaho. When she’s not helping her mom out in the kitchen, you’ll most likely find her playing with her American Girl doll. Ella is a curious kid, and regularly asks her parents insightful questions. Here’s how a recent conversation played out when Meghan asked Ella if she had any questions about eating healthfully.

Meghan: Ella, we’re going to interview a dietitian and nutritionist about eating healthy. Do you have any questions for her? She’s mom too.

Ella: What is nutrition?

Great first question! It’s a basic question I’m sure most adults would have trouble answering. We asked dietitian Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition to answer to the best of her abilities, and here’s what she had to say.

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