Low vitamin C levels may increase asthma risk
Low vitamin C levels may increase asthma risk Children with low levels of vitamin C may be more likely to develop asthma, researchers report. In a U.S.…
Very-low-calorie diet controls obese teens' diabetes
Very-low-calorie diet controls obese teens' diabetes According to a small study from the Medical University of South Carolina, a high-protein, low-carb,…
Nutrition deficits increasing among Canadian kids
Nutrition deficits increasing among Canadian kids With children developing dietary lifestyle diseases at younger ages, the importance of parents establishing…
TV watching, eating out make American kids fat
TV watching, eating out make American kids fat Excessive television watching and fat-laden fast food menus are working together to make U.S. children fatter…
Skipping breakfast leads to cavities in kids
Skipping breakfast leads to cavities in kids Skipping breakfast appears to increase the risk of cavities in young children, new research reports. U.S.…
Nutrition counseling cuts kids' saturated fat intake
Nutrition counseling cuts kids' saturated fat intake Nutritional counseling for families can cut the amount of saturated fat in young children's diets…
Fish oil during pregnancy may prevent allergies in baby
Fish oil during pregnancy may prevent allergies in baby Fish-oil supplements taken during pregnancy might help prevent allergies in babies at high risk for…
Fast food tied to higher calorie intake in kids
Fast food tied to higher calorie intake in kids Almost one third of U.S. kids eat fast food on any given day, downing extra calories, sugar and fat in the…
Canadian schools to be pop-free by September
Canadian schools to be pop-free by September Canadian elementary schools will be no longer be stocking pop as of the beginning of the next school year. The…
School sports participants grow into active adults
School sports participants grow into active adults Raise kids to play sports, and you may also raise future generations of healthier adults, according to new…