Trying to teach your kids about healthy eating? Balancing food groups, preparing food together, and enjoying meals as a family can do a lot of good.

Raising healthy eaters is a priority for many parents. Establishing good nutrition habits early in life sets the foundation for a lifetime of well-being. However, picky eaters and busy schedules can ...

Written by Jennifer Beeman, Registered Dietitian, Womack Army Medical Center FORT LIBERTY, NC-- It is a common idea that children inherit the traits and characteristics of their parents. “You are ...

I recently interviewed Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi, a pediatrician specializing in working with abused children and the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship ...

Intuitive eating is a nonrestrictive eating style that encourages people to listen to the body’s cues for hunger and fullness. This way of eating may support the development of healthy relationships ...

A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland ...

It’s true that children require a broad range of vitamins and minerals – such as vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, along with folate, calcium, iodine, iron and zinc – for healthy development. These ...

Children across all grade levels are taught nutrition concepts aimed at improving health, but I find these well-intended lessons can end up backfiring, harming kids’ eating habits and their overall ...

Children’s immunity is frequently challenged by fluctuating weather and infections. Supplements are only good as a supplement ...

During a recent summer camp pickup, my daughter Madelyn handed me two paper plates. On one plate, there were pictures of an apple, salad, salmon, grilled chicken and chicken nuggets. On the other, an ...

Childhood obesity is a serious health issue that affects 1 in 5 children in the United States. Children who are obese may develop medical problems that continue into adulthood such as Type 2 diabetes ...