Miriel
Glossary · Behavior
Division of responsibility
A feeding philosophy from registered dietitian Ellyn Satter: parents decide what, when, and where food is served; the child decides whether to eat and how much. Reduces mealtime conflict and supports better long-term self-regulation.
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Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.