Encouraging children to eat vegetables
Fussy eaters are the bane of every cook, but persevere and you might leave the children wanting more vegetables. Previous 1 of 5 Images Next Teach them young: Harry, Elizabeth, Belle and Rahul find...
View Article09/17/2012 Eating Disorders and the Swimmer (15903483)
(Source: USA Swimming) By Jill Castle, Registered Dietitian and Child Nutrition Expert We've heard the term eating disorder used in the world of swimming. Dara Torres told of her struggles with...
View ArticleExperts cite lack of data, but parents push for new diagnosis of volatile...
The final straw for Carolyn Alves came last fall when she tried to help her daughter Cecelia dress for kindergarten. The volatile 6-year-old had worked herself into a frenzy as she tried on outfit...
View ArticleHe's too hyper!
We take a look at ADHD. ATTENTION deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comprises behavioural symptoms of inattentiveness, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. People with ADHD have a short attention...
View ArticleFast food means low IQ in children - study
London - Children given more fast food meals will grow up to have a lower IQ than those who regularly eat freshly-cooked meals, according to a study. Childhood nutrition has long lasting effects on...
View ArticleExtreme picky eaters may join list of mentally ill
Could picky eaters actually be suffering from a mental illness? Photograph by: Photos.com, canada.com Could picky eaters actually be suffering from a mental illness? That's the prospect some are...
View ArticleSurety Bond: Breast-Feeding May Increase Children's IQ
Children breast-fed longer than six months scored a 3.8-point IQ margin over those who were bottle-fed, according to a seven-year study by researchers at Jagiellonian University Medical College in...
View ArticleWhat to do when your child is too sick to eat
What happens when your childs illness makes feeding a near-impossible task? Paediatricians offer some tips. WHEN your child is sick, he is usually less enthusiastic about eating. You know it is...
View ArticleBinge Eating Among Men Steps Out of the Shadows
By ABBY ELLIN After downing 70 chicken wings in about an hour, Andrew Walen realized he had a problem. Oh, he had known something was wrong over the years. Normal people don’t consume 4,500 calories...
View ArticleBack to School: How to Raise Healthier, Smarter, Fitter Children
Schools have become hazardous health zones full of empty calories, junk food and stripped-down physical education programs that are cultivating a nation of fatter, dumber and more aggressive kids. In...
View Article11 tips for picky eaters
Many Portland parents are very concerned when their toddler starts displaying picky attitudes toward food. Most of the time, it is after a long stint of eating just fine. Most every toddler goes...
View ArticleMeal tips for parents feeding young children
Liz Weiss, a registered dietitian from Lexington, has been helping parents feed their children for more than a decade. Weiss, along with Janice Newell Bissex of Melrose, make up a duo called the Meal...
View ArticleHow television is making our children fat
It is a common scene repeated in air-conditioned homes across the Emirates. While the temperature outside reaches 40 plus degrees, mothers have little option but to keep their toddlers amused in front...
View ArticleSafeguarding the nutritional wellbeing of our school children
Proper nutrition in childhood can reinforce lifelong eating habits that contribute to children's overall wellbeing and help them to grow up to their full potential and have a healthy life. Schools...
View ArticleKids should eat right and often to avoid acidity, fatigue
Schoolchildren falling prey to acidity or complaining about fatigue and loss of concentration is mainly because of micro-nutrition deficiency and a long time gap between meals, doctors said. They said...
View ArticleStudy: Abuse rates higher among deaf and hard-of-hearing children compared...
--> A new study at Rochester Institute of Technology indicates that the incidence of maltreatment, including neglect and physical and sexual abuse, is more than 25 percent higher among deaf and...
View ArticleAbuse rates higher among deaf children: Study
Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): A new study indicates that the incidence of maltreatment, including neglect and physical and sexual abuse, is more than 25 percent higher among deaf and hard-of-hearing...
View ArticleA Big problem
Chubby can be cute, but it may not be healthy. DID you know that childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century? According to the World Health Organization...
View ArticleParenting children to eat right
Marsha N. Woolery Healthy Eating & Diet It's a parent's responsibility to take care of a child's physical needs, which include providing age-appropriate food and drink. The Ministry of Education,...
View ArticleNestle Nutrition Institute Reveals New Findings From Landmark Nestle Feeding...
New Data Shows Alarming Dietary Patterns Developing As Early As 12-24 Months Download image , Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the latest findings from the landmark Nestle Feeding Infants and...
View ArticleInfo 101: Pediatric Food Neophobia
There’s no better time than right now during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week to address little publicized Pediatric Food Neophobia, otherwise known as Food Avoidance Emotional Disorder. To do...
View ArticleNew CBT approach for children is a bonus
PAUL O'DONOGHUE ACCORDING TO the preamble to the code of ethics of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), psychologists are specialists in the study of human behaviour and experience and they...
View ArticleLooking after a picky child
Taking care of a picky child can be difficult. Find out how you can cope with this problem. GETTING your child to follow your lead is, for most parents, a difficult and sometimes even frustrating...
View ArticlePleasing Mr Picky
Being a parent is never an easy job, more so if your child refuses to eat! THERE are a few different types of eating issues that some children may face. Some of them are listed below: The child who...
View ArticlePfizer Nutrition Data Demonstrate that Appropriate Early Child Nutrition May...
Data Demonstrate that Appropriate Feeding Practices that Support the Growth and Development of Nutritional-Challenged Children are Key Factors for Long-Term Health Outcomes MADISON, N.J. - Results...
View ArticleIs your kid a fussy eater?
Is your child getting the right nutrition? A study commissioned by Abbott Nutrition among toddlers to understand eating behaviour in India revealed that in Bangalore, of the 195 mothers surveyed, 76%...
View ArticleMore young children are alarmingly thin
Paramedics initially worried that Michelle Wagner had suffered a seizure last summer when the 9-year-old fainted in a bank while running errands with her mother, Tammy Wagner. On a follow-up visit to...
View ArticlePanic holding kids, parents to ransom
With the competition between students rising, coupled with long hours in school and tuition classes, more children are suffering from panic disorder, say doctors. Child psychiatrists and...
View ArticlePicky child panic
When your child is a picky eater,is he at risk of malnutrition? DOES your child only eat one or two types of food, or certain food groups? Does he reject all green-coloured foods, and anything that...
View ArticleBaby weight: finger foods better than spoon-feeding, study suggests
Researchers says self-feeding from the start of weaning may help avoid weight problems later Spoon-fed babies tend to favour sweet things, researchers say. Photograph: Jamie Grill/Getty Images Babies...
View ArticleTreating picky young eaters
If your child is fussy about food, see a doctor for a proper diagnosis. PICKY eating and poor appetite are common among kids, and many parents assume that the child with such condition is just going...
View ArticleKids fussy eating now unravelled
Is your child fussy about food? According to a study conducted globally, by Abbott, around 50%-60% of parents consider their children to be picky or fussy eaters while pediatricians point out that at...
View ArticleKids' fussy eating habit blamed on TV
A study has revealed that watching television while having meals is the main reason for fussy eating habits among children. The study was conducted by IPSOS, a private research group, along with...
View ArticleNearly half of Singaporean parents surveyed say their children are picky...
Nearly half of Singaporean parents surveyed say their children are picky eaters Study sheds light on local prevalence of picky eating and feeding difficulties among children aged 1 to 10 years and the...
View ArticleDont worry if your child is a fussy eater
Three-year-old Nitin (name changed) is rarely hungry and easily distracted. Come mealtime, his mother has to turn on the television so that her son will eat during advertisement breaks. She is worried...
View ArticleChildren with feeding difficulties need help
Ramya Kannan CHENNAI: Is your child not eating well? Are you worn out trying to feed your child every meal? Well, at least, you are in a majority. Studies show that as many as 80 per cent of parents...
View ArticleStudy to identify feeding difficulties among children
In an attempt to identify and manage feeding difficulties amongst children, a four-month study has been initiated in 14 places across the country. This was announced by Abbott Nutrition, a healthcare...
View ArticleChildren 'may grow out of autism'
Some young children accurately diagnosed as autistic lose their symptoms and their diagnosis as they get older, say US researchers. The findings of the National Institutes of Health study of 112...
View ArticleChildren with autism at significant risk for feeding problems and...
Researchers at Marcus Autism Center and the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of all published, peer-reviewed research relating to...
View ArticleChildren with autism at high risk for nutritional deficits and feeding...
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are five times more likely to have nutritional deficiences and problems during meals such as severe food selectivity, ritualistic behavior, and extreme...
View ArticleNew study looks at autism feeding problems
A study done by researchers at Marcus Autism Center and Emory University School of Medicine showed that children with autism are at risk for feeding problems and nutritional deficits. The analysis of...
View ArticleAsk: How to react to an eating strike?
Raleigh feeding specialist Joan Comrie offers reassurance for when your kid refuses to eat dinner. Email Print Order Reprint Share This Text tool name tool goes here By Joan Comrie By Joan Comrie The...
View ArticleDon't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns
These feeding problems can lead to nutritional deficiencies, expert says SATURDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Children with autism are five times more likely than other kids to have feeding issues,...
View ArticleParents should tolerate fussy eating in children
Berlin - Brussels sprouts? Yuck. Spinach? Tastes bad. Broccoli? No, thanks. Just about everyone has food dislikes. And young children in a defiant phase may not only reject a particular food or two,...
View ArticleJunk food diet not so smart for children, IQ study finds
Children who are given more fast food meals will grow up to have a lower IQ than those who regularly eat freshly cooked meals, according to a study. Childhood nutrition has long-lasting effects on IQ,...
View ArticleHow to deal with fussy eaters
Brussels sprouts? Yuck. Spinach? Tastes bad. Broccoli? No, thanks. Just about everyone has food dislikes. And young children in a defiant phase may not only reject a particular food or two, but almost...
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