High exposure to food toxins: preschool kids particularly vulnerable
High exposure to food toxins: preschool kids particularly vulnerable In a new study published in the journal Environmental Health, researchers at UC Davis…
Kids consume more calories, fewer nutrients when eating out
Kids consume more calories, fewer nutrients when eating out Children and teens consume more calories and soft drinks and fewer nutrients on days they eat at…
American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in on organic foods for kids
American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in on organic foods for kids Parents know it's important for children to eat a wide variety of fruits and…
Older overweight children consume fewer calories than their healthy weight peers
Older overweight children consume fewer calories than their healthy weight peers A new study by University of North Carolina School of Medicine pediatrics…
Obese youth at much greater risk of gallstones
Obese youth at much greater risk of gallstones Children who are overweight or obese face an increased risk for gallstones, according to a Kaiser Permanente…
Children's healthy diets linked to higher IQ
Children's healthy diets linked to higher IQ Children fed healthy diets in early age may have a slightly higher IQ, while those on heavier junk food diets…
Group program helps teens keep weight off
Group program helps teens keep weight off Four months of weekly group discussions and physical activity sessions helped overweight teens lose weight and keep…
Families that eat together may be healthier
Families that eat together may be healthier Growing evidence strongly suggests that fewer family meals translate to increased obesity risk and poor…
Pediatricians advised to screen children for vitamin D deficiency
Pediatricians advised to screen children for vitamin D deficiency As studies continue to show the fundamental role vitamin D plays in disease and health,…
Small rewards help preschoolers eat veggies
Small rewards help preschoolers eat veggies If your children turn up their noses at broccoli, a small reward like a sticker for taking even a taste may help…