You may have wondered this question: How much does it cost to raise a child. Whether you are contemplating raising a child or you already are there, it is always interesting to read about this.
I am always talking about nutrition and healthy h...
A new study just released by the CDC* show that children are still not getting enough fruits and vegetables but are moving in the right direction.
More children aged 2–5 years ate fruit than teenagers aged 12–19 years.
Les...
It's tough being a parent and juggling all the responsibilities that come along with the job. Maybe we need a little help to get it right. A new study says that "Backpack lunches flunk nutrition".
Some of the factors that are making it harder ...
My last thought on salt. I found this infographic and thought it really says it all.
Please share!
More tips for reducing salt intake in your family's diet:
You can find the amount of salt on any food package. Just look at the food lab...
Should you be concerned about how much salt is actually in your child's diet?
The answer is probably "yes". It may surprise you that a recent finding of the Center for Disease Control has found that many kids and adolescents consume more salt t...
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June is national Dairy Month!
Dairy is an important food group because of the high amounts of calcium, vitamin D and potassium it contains. These are important nutrients for building strong bones and teeth. These are also important in maintain...
What is the recipe that schools need to help create a healthier next generation:
a government willing to invest in healthier school lunch programs and nutrition education
healthier foods served in the school across America
making...
I thought I would share this infographic from our friends at Food Day.
It is sort of a sobering message of the unhealthy state that most of us our in. Keep points:
We need to eat more whole grains (100% wheat bread, brown rice etc) ra...
This year at the American College of Cardiology Conference, Dr Seery, presented new findings concerning elevated cholesterol in children*.
Based on their study about 1 out of 3 children screened for high cholesterol had borderline or high ...
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