Study shows cutting junk food in schools helps prevent childhood obesity
Study shows cutting junk food in schools helps prevent childhood obesity According to new study findings from researchers at San Francisco State University,…
Childhood obesity linked to later onset of puberty in boys
Childhood obesity linked to later onset of puberty in boys In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers from the University of Michigan have found a…
Fast food menus with calorie information lead to healthier choices for children
Fast food menus with calorie information lead to healthier choices for children A study released this week has found that when the calorie content is provided…
Overweight teens can slim down with just a bit more fibre
Overweight teens can slim down with just a bit more fibre Eating just a little bit more fibre could have a big impact in trimming the waistlines of young…
Sweetened beverages linked to weight gain in girls
Sweetened beverages linked to weight gain in girls Children who drink milk regularly tend to have a lower body weight than those who choose pop, but the link…
Adding omega-3 DHA to infant formula boosts cognitive skills
Adding omega-3 DHA to infant formula boosts cognitive skills Babies fed formula supplemented with the essential fatty acid DHA appear to have higher…
Many young Canadians are low in vitamin C
Many young Canadians are low in vitamin C As many as one in seven young Canadian adults may be vitamin C deficient, which could place them at increased risk…
Probiotics may ward off colds in children
Probiotics may ward off colds in children Probiotics may be a useful preventive strategy against colds and flus in children, according to a study published…
Vitamin D may not boost calcium absorption in children
Vitamin D may not boost calcium absorption in children Although increased intake of vitamin D may boost calcium absorption in adults, there appears to be no…
Children with less body fat may build bone better
Children with less body fat may build bone better New research from the University of South Dakota shows that a child with leaner body mass builds bigger…