“So what if my kid likes to eat a lot? He’s not fat, just chubby. He will grow into his body eventually.” We’ve all either heard another parent say this, or thought this ourselves. This is the thinking of many … Read More
While dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese are rich in important nutrients, the full-fat varieties of these foods can contribute too much saturated fat in children’s diets. However, a recent study assessed the impact of switching to reduced-fat dairy … Read More
With the new school year comes the dreaded school lunches. We all know that packing healthy foods in our kid’s lunches is helps them to avoid weight gain and stay healthier in general. But you may not even realize the … Read More
Advertising has long been blamed for bringing out the worst in us; from causing us to think we need things we don’t, to feeling we need to look a certain way. New research uncovers yet another potential evil of advertising: … Read More
These days, keeping your kids away from video games may be a losing battle, but directing them toward the right kind of video games might be worth the effort. In recent years, new games such as Kinetic and Dance Factory … Read More
If you’re blaming the fast food or candy store next to your child’s school for their extra pounds, a recent study finds that you might be throwing blame in the wrong direction. Researchers in Maine found that 10 out of … Read More
Are your kids getting a healthy lunch at school? If they have snack and beverage vending machines, maybe not. A recent study surveyed over 4,000 middle school kids from Florida. Eighteen percent of the kids chose having a beverage and … Read More
Though playing video games is often considered unhealthy due to prolonged inactivity when playing, it appears that a couple of games may actually improve kids’ nutritional choices. A study showed that the health-oriented games “Escape from Diab” and “Nanoswarm: Invasion … Read More
