Nutrition

  Did you know that one in three Americans drinks at least one sweetened drink every day? More and more children are drinking juice, soda, and sport drinks as part of their regular diet. These beverages are not only loaded with sugar but they are leading...

The holiday season has officially arrived! Over the next six weeks, our children will participate in holiday gatherings, parties, functions, and celebrations. There will be food, food, and more food! The average child will gain 1–3 pounds during the holiday season. This excessive weight gain in...

Tomorrow, November 17, 2016, is National “Take a Hike” Day. This is a great time to recharge and think about just how active our kids should be and why this is important. As adults, we think of exercise as going to the gym, running on...

What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is needed to help build strong healthy bones in children. Over the past several years, our knowledge about the importance of vitamin D has expanded. Vitamin D is not just for maintaining healthy bones; it's...

Many parents are concerned that snacking will spoil their child’s appetite for dinner. Other parents are of the belief that snacking between meals will lead to excessive weight gain. The truth is that well-timed and well-planned snacks can provide your child with an energy boost...