More young children overweight says WHO
More young children overweight says WHO According to new growth standards developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), twenty to thirty percent more…
Teachers use yo-yos to teach portion sizes
Teachers use yo-yos to teach portion sizes In an attempt to promote healthy eating and address the rising rates of obesity, the Texas Department of…
Youth encouraged to lower cholesterol
Youth encouraged to lower cholesterol Researchers from the University of Texas are encouraging young people to lower their intake of saturated fat and…
Soft drink consumption increases with age
Soft drink consumption increases with age A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that girls tend to drink more soft drinks as they get older and…
Soy foods deemed safe for infants
Soy foods deemed safe for infants Scientific evidence examined by the US Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) and the National…
Soft drinks linked to weight gain in children
Soft drinks linked to weight gain in children Researchers from Children�s Hospital Boston report that children who are kept off sugary drinks for 6…
High fiber, low fat diet beneficial for heart health in children
High fiber, low fat diet beneficial for heart health in children According to study findings presented at the American Heart Associationís annual…
Obesity linked with type 1 diabetes in kids
Obesity linked with type 1 diabetes in kids While obesity has long been known as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, researchers at Wake Forest University…
Calcium rich foods most beneficial for bone mass
Calcium rich foods most beneficial for bone mass Latest findings from a research team in Finland have concluded that preteen girls who get calcium from food…
Nut allergies may be outgrown
Nut allergies may be outgrown Latest research findings from the John Hopkins Children�s Center in Maryland have found that allergies to tree nuts such…