In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Psychology Lecturer Dr Clare Holley, Research Associate Dr Lucy Porter, and Dan Parker, Chief Executive of VegPower. They discuss Dr Holley and Dr Porter’s research into child eating behaviors and temperament, as well as encouraging children to eat their vegetables, highlighting three methods known as “the 3Rs” – Role-modelling, Re-offering, and Rewarding.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:08 Introduction & career background information on our guests
01:09 – 03:35 The 3Rs and their importance
03:36 – 18:55 Research findings on the 3Rs and child temperament
18:56 – 31:30 Obstacles parents may encounter + recommended tactics
31:31 – 35:04 VegStars – Development process and features
35:05 – 46:23 Introduction to VegPower + final thoughts and advice on the 3Rs
46:24 – 47:49 Episode recap and conclusion