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Protein Powders for Kids: Truth vs. Trend (What Every Parent Needs to Know!) | EP 04

Protein Powders for Kids: Truth vs. Trend (What Every Parent Needs to Know!) | EP 04

Update: 2025-06-05
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Protein Powders for Kids: Hype or Help? 🥛🥄

Protein, protein, protein! From granola bars to popcorn, it's everywhere. But do kids really need protein powders? In this episode of Messy Bites, pediatric dietitian and mom Marina Chaparro breaks down the science and clears up the confusion. Are powders safe? Necessary? Or just marketing hype?

🎧 In this episode:

  • How much protein kids actually need by age

  • Everyday foods that easily meet protein needs

  • The truth about protein powder safety & regulation

  • When powders might be appropriate (and when they’re not)

  • Smart real-food alternatives to boost protein naturally

💡 Messy Bites Real-Life Challenge: Focus on real food protein this week!

Follow Marina on IG for daily tips → @nutrichicos
Explore more resources → nutrichicos.com


🎙️ Follow Messy Bites for science-backed, guilt-free feeding advice!

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Protein Powders for Kids: Truth vs. Trend (What Every Parent Needs to Know!) | EP 04

Protein Powders for Kids: Truth vs. Trend (What Every Parent Needs to Know!) | EP 04

Marina Chaparro, RDN, CDCES