Families looking for practical ways to encourage healthy eating at home recently received expert advice from Michelle King Rimer, who appeared on FOX6’s Real Milwaukee to discuss strategies for making mealtimes more successful — even with picky eaters.
Rimer, a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Nutrition & Dietetics program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health, shared realistic approaches parents can use to help children build healthier relationships with food. During the segment, she emphasized reducing pressure at mealtimes, creating positive food experiences and introducing healthy options in ways that encourage curiosity and participation.
The conversation highlighted how small, sustainable changes can help families improve nutrition habits while reducing stress around meals — an issue many parents face.
As a faculty member in the Zilber College of Public Health, Rimer’s work focuses on nutrition education, community health and helping individuals and families build practical skills that support long-term wellness. Her appearance on Real Milwaukee reflects the college’s commitment to sharing evidence-based public health and nutrition expertise with the broader community.