Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.
Because children, especially young children, require proper nutrition daily to grow and develop at an appropriate pace, severely restricting an overweight child’s calorie intake is generally not a good idea -- unless your doctor recommends it.
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While chronic malnutrition in the United States is rare, it does affect about 1 percent of U.S. kids, and many others suffer from dietary imbalances, according to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. The Child Welfare League of America reports that 3.1 percent of households in the United States experience hunger.
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Teens with bad eating habits are more likely to suffer from obesity, fatigue, nutrient deficiencies and poor cognitive and physical performance at school.
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Obesity in adolescents 12 to 19 increased from 5 to 21 percent between 1980 and 2012, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Although some 14-year-olds have tried -- or are thinking about trying -- protein shakes, there are some safety concerns for kids who take dietary supplements.
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Although pregnant women should avoid certain foods that contain environmental toxins or pose a risk for foodborne illness, cottage cheese is generally safe to eat during pregnancy. In fact, cottage cheese is packed with nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy.
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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats children require on a daily basis for proper development. A variety of healthy foods are rich in omega-3 fats.
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Getting the right amount of vitamins on a daily basis helps children grow and develop normally, both physically and cognitively. A 2009 review in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” suggests the most common vitamin deficiency among healthy children is vitamin D.
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Getting adequate nutrition is crucial for proper physical and mental growth and development in your infant’s first year of life. Although general guidelines exist explaining what to feed a 7-month-old baby, you should treat each infant as an individual in terms of readiness to begin eating new foods.
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In order to grow and develop properly, babies need to gain an appropriate amount of weight. Underweight and overweight babies are at risk for health problems, and abnormal growth may signal underlying health conditions.
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Although sucralose, also known as Splenda, is a calorie-free way to sweeten food and drinks and generally recognized as safe, it’s not necessarily the best choice for kids – even overweight children.
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Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is critical for overweight and obese teenage girls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 21 percent of U.S.
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