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According to a recent study, the number of American children considered to be obese has more than tripled since the 1970s. Defined as an excess of body fat, obesity is measured using the Body Mass Index, or BMI screening tool. There are a variety of factors that contribute to childhood obesity; while some are inherent, such as genetics, the environment we create for our children has a lot to do with their overall health and wellness. From the abundance of processed, high-fat and sugar laden ... [Read More]
Nutrition
Ask the Pediatric Nutritionist: How Meals at Home Influence Your Child’s Decisions
Child obesity is a growing problem in the United States. In fact, one in four children between the ages of two and five is overweight. The key to fighting childhood obesity is a healthy diet and exercise. It is so important to establish healthy habits at a young age so that children can build a foundation for good health and carry that mindset with them throughout life. The following are some ways you can help influence your children’s decisions when it comes to healthy habits. Have healthy o ... [Read More]
Things NOT to Feed Babies Under 1 Year Old
In your baby’s first year of life, he or she is incredibly strong and develop quickly, but also still very vulnerable. Most babies can consume solid foods at about six months old. While you’re there to help them try many new tastes and textures, be sure to keep in mind this list of foods that should be avoided while your baby is under 1 year old. Honey Honey is a great sugar alternative for kids and adults of a certain age. It’s sweet and all natural. However, it should not be fed to bab ... [Read More]
The Importance of Good Pediatric Nutrition
Good pediatric nutrition is important to your child’s health today and for the future. In fact, what you feed your infant can conceivably affect his or her health in adulthood. From the beginning of life, a newborn is set on a trek that will arrive at one of two destinations: a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle. Parents who make good nutritional choices for their kids throughout childhood assist in keeping childhood obesity at bay as well as other diseases that can develop in adulthood like h ... [Read More]
What Should I Look for in a Pediatric Nutritionist?
As parents, we want to provide the best we can for our children, but when it comes to nutrition, sometimes that’s easier said than done. If you’ve ever wondered whether your kids are getting adequate nutrition, you are not alone! We understand the struggle parents face in ensuring that their children get proper nutrition, particularly children with eating disorders and health conditions such as juvenile diabetes. While there is some truth to the old saying, “you can lead a horse to water, but you ... [Read More]
