# Why 1 in 5 Kids Are Obese (It's Not What You Think) - Ilana Muhlstein

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Podcast: [The First Seven Years](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-first-seven-years-7188831)
Published: 2025-08-27T22:00:24+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-first-seven-years/2184484
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What if the eating habits you establish in your child's first seven years could prevent them from becoming part of the alarming 1 in 5 American children now suffering from obesity? In this transformative episode of The First Seven Years, we're joined by Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RD, registered dietitian nutritionist, bestselling author, and co-creator of the To Be Mindset program. Illana shares her powerful personal journey from being an overweight child sent to weight loss camp at age 8 to becoming a leading expert in family nutrition. We dive deep into the shocking reality that childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed from 6% to 20% in just 25 years, and more importantly, what parents can do about it. This episode reveals game-changing strategies for raising balanced eaters, from prenatal nutrition that reduces picky eating to teaching kids to read food labels by age 6. Illana exposes why the "calories in, calories out" mentality fails our children and shares her revolutionary approach to creating positive food relationships that last a lifetime. You'll discover practical solutions for conquering picky eating, the truth about hidden sugars in "healthy" snacks, why your child's social circle affects their eating habits, and how to navigate the challenging school-age years when peer pressure peaks. LIKE this video if you found it helpful, COMMENT with your biggest parenting nutrition challenge, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert guidance on raising healthy, thriving children. Follow Ilana Muhlstein: Website: https://www.ilanamuhlstein.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilanamuhlsteinrd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilanamuhlstein/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IlanaMuhlsteinRD Follow Dr. Murray: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Si…

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