Lack of sleep linked to obesity: worldwide study
Lack of sleep linked to obesity: worldwide study Studies from around the world have shown a consistent increase in risk of obesity amoung children…
DASH diet cuts teens' blood pressure
DASH diet cuts teens' blood pressure Adolescents with elevated blood pressure can lower their blood pressure and improve their nutrient intake by following a…
Inactive kids face 6-fold risk of heart disease by teen years
Inactive kids face 6-fold risk of heart disease by teen years Young children who lead inactive lifestyles are five-to-six times more likely to be at serious…
Extra vitamin D in early childhood cuts diabetes risk
Extra vitamin D in early childhood cuts diabetes risk Taking vitamin D supplements in early childhood may ward off the development of type 1 diabetes in…
Parents don't think their kids are overweight
Parents don't think their kids are overweight Many parents of overweight children don't perceive their child as being excessively heavy, according to a…
And the “Salt Lick†award goes to…
And the “Salt Lick†award goes to… A & W's "Chubby Junior" Meal has won Canada's first national "Salt Lick"…
Nutrition coaching helps families eat better
Nutrition coaching helps families eat better Being coached by a nutrition expert can help parents and their children make long term changes to their diet,…
Halloween trick: Keep the wrapper in sight to eat less
Halloween trick: Keep the wrapper in sight to eat less People who keep the wrappers of their eaten treats in plain sight eat fewer candies, according to…
Omega-3s may prevent type 1 diabetes in kids
Omega-3s may prevent type 1 diabetes in kids A higher intake of omega-3 fats may protect children with a family history of type 1 diabetes from developing the…
Food additives may cause hyperactivity in kids
Food additives may cause hyperactivity in kids Artificial food coloring and preservatives added to common foods have been found to increase hyperactivity in…