Maryann Jacobsen

Registered Dietitian

Maryann Jacobsen is a registered dietitian, family nutrition expert and mom of two kids (3 and 6). She provide sparents with the tools, credible guidance and sometimes unexpected advice they need to make raising healthy eaters a reality. You can find more of Jacobsen’s work at WebMD where she regularly blogs and offers Expert Answers. She’s also written for CookingLight.com, My Recipes and many popular blogs. Her first book, coauthored with Jill Castle, MS, RD, Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School, came out in April 2013. Jacobsen is also a nutrition advisor for SchoolMenu and teach classes on infant and toddler nutrition at the Parent Connection in San Diego.

Episodes for this expert

  • Feeding Your Child: Healthy Eating Strategies

    Most kids go through a picky eating stage. And during this time, it’s hard to find anything that will satisfy their tastebuds. What are some simple strategies to help your kids eat healthy during this crucial developmental milestone?

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