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Raising Healthy Kids with a Healthy Diet

April 19, 2019 By Alex Hirsch

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We all want to keep our kids healthy, but sometimes that can be easier said than done. Junk food is readily available, and that coupled with a busy lifestyle can mean your child isn’t getting proper nutrition. Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is key to a child’s growth and development. What they eat can have a profound effect on their mood and energy levels, too. Let’s take a look at what we should be feeding our kids to help keep them healthy, happy, and strong. The Five Main Food Group ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: Pediatric Health Care, Pediatric Nutritionist, Pediatrician, Pediatrics

Preventing Childhood Obesity Starts with a Healthier Home Environment

March 15, 2019 By

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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]

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: child health care, Children’s Health Care, Pediatric Nutritionist, Pediatrics

Ask the Pediatric Nutritionist: How Meals at Home Influence Your Child’s Decisions

February 22, 2019 By

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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]

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Things NOT to Feed Babies Under 1 Year Old

January 25, 2019 By

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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]

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On-Staff Pediatric Nutritionist

January 11, 2019 By

Pediatric Nutritionist

Nutrition is an essential part of your child’s health and development. It’s not always easy to tell if your children are getting the proper nutrients they need, especially if eating disorders or other health conditions are present. Providing nutrition education that encourages healthy eating habits is a big job – that’s why we have a pediatric nutritionist available at Children’s Health Care in Massachusetts. Our board-certified pediatric nutritionist, Sally Cargill Knapp, is dedicated to work ... [Read More]

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