Think beyond the fryerWhen eating out this week choose steamed, broiled or grilled dishes instead of greasy fried foods for your family. It’s a simple switch that will drastically cut your family's saturated fat intake!Mondays are a great day to renew ...
The United Kingdom is no different than America as we both have a childhood obesity crisis and are strategizing on how best to tackle it. The UK had a national childhood obesity week from July 5 - 11. They focused on policies and strategies with key...
As a part 2 to National Dairy Month and ensuring your child is getting enough calcium and vitamin D, here is a list of the top foods rich in these two nutrients:Vitamin DCod liver oil, 1 Tablespoon” amount=“1,360 IUSalmon, cooked, 3½ ounces” amount=“36...
June is National Dairy Month and a great reminder that we need to help kids develop strong bones and good eating habits to ensure their bones stay strong. Dairy is so important because it is the main source of vitamin D and calcium for most kids. Bon...
Show ‘em what you got!Become a role model for your children! Start the week by organizing an outdoor game like softball or volleyball that the whole family can enjoy.Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some ...
Part 2: Anne Kolker RD, NourishInteractive.comDoes low fruit and vegetable intake really matter when children are young? Chronic illness such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer are usually concerns for adults. However, life-long positive eating habi...
Part 1 (Part 2 on Wednesday, June 9)By Anne Kolker RD at NourishInteractive.comAs a dietitian and a mom of three young children, I naturally have a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table. You may think that this has always been the case. The truth is that...
A new study indicates that children with a higher level of the pesticide, malathion, in their system are at an increased risk to having "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADHD).Currently, ADHD is estimated to affect about 3-7% of children. Th...
Michelle Obama released her plan to fight childhood obesity. Her goal is to solve the problem within a generation which is a pretty ambitious goal. This means decreasing childhood obesity rates to 5% by the year 2030!Her plan entails implementing an ...
With the growing awareness about childhood obesity, politicians are looking to new legislation to fight the problem.There is discussion that the government should begin tracking the weight of children ages 2 to 18. This is information routinely collec...
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