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Because children cannot yet communicate things clearly, health issues can go unnoticed for a while before parents realize that something is wrong. One important thing for a parent to know is that many health problems in children are actually due to digestive or nutritional issues. Sometimes, nutritional issues in children are due to feeding disorders in which the child refuses to eat or has difficulty eating. If left untreated by a doctor or a pediatrician, this can result in lethargy, ... [Read More]
Pediatric Nutrition
Healthy Alternatives to Sugar for Your Kids
A high percentage of children are obese in the United States. In fact, one in five people through age 19 are obese, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Obesity is detrimental to good health, and our culture’s high consumption of processed sugar is one of the major culprits. Sugar not only contributes to obesity, but also to type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. E ... [Read More]
Choosing The Right Pediatric Nutritionist
Do you have a child with an eating disorder or condition? Are you concerned about your child getting the nutrients necessary for him or her to grow up strong and healthy? If your answer to these questions is ‘yes,’ it’s time to find a pediatric nutritionist. Pediatric nutritionists are registered dietitians who specialize in the nutritional needs of children. Not all children need the same nutrition. Age, medical conditions, and physical size determine what your child should be eating. How Do ... [Read More]
Why Your Child Should Have A Pediatric Nutritionist
If you are a parent, you know the struggle of getting your children to eat a healthy and nutritious diet every day. Your children’s nutrition is a critical component of their development, and it’s important to ensure they get the right nutrients to help them grow up strong and healthy. A lack of good nutrition can affect your child’s development and growth as well as cause a host of health problems. For these reasons, you should consider seeing a pediatric nutritionist to evaluate if your chil ... [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]
