Diets in Review
Consumer Reports is now putting the chicken nugget to the test regarding taste and nutrition. The results should not be overly shocking that the majority of brands were loaded with fat and salt. Continue reading
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding baby food recently. You have the Baby Food Diet, which has been linked to celebrities like Jennifer Aniston. And, now we have a controversy over baby food made, well, for actual babies. … Continue reading
A study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition points implies that having two overweight parents substantially raises a child’s risk of becoming obese. More than ever, an overweight mother seems to play a particularly important role. The … Continue reading
It’s really no surprise that the obesity rates in the U.S. vary significantly from state to state, or region by region. We have a big country, with many traditions and cultures. Among these are different types of food and eating … Continue reading
With the country in an obesity epidemic that is affecting younger and younger children, there are new concerns that bullying and teasing will impact these kids more. This concern was validated by a new study published in the June issue of the Journal Pediatrics, which showed that children in the range of 6-9 years of age have an increased likelihood of being subjected to bullying regardless of race or socioeconomic status. Continue reading
Advertisements on TV captivate children with the bright colors, imagery and in many cases animation and character portrayals which leads kids to want what they see. Many of the products that are being marketing to tweens are unhealthy snacks, drinks and cereals. The FTC wants children to start thinking about what the ad is saying and what it is trying to tell them to do. Continue reading
There has been a lot of news and momentum lately regarding cafeteria food for kids in schools. Jamie Oliver started a food revolution in Huntington, West Virginia; Rachael Ray started a food movement in New York City, but what about … Continue reading
Pinching a baby’s cheeks. Enjoying chubby thighs. Tickling under multiple chins and blowing raspberries on a pudgy tummy. Taking delight in your baby’s pudge is harmless, right? Well, maybe not. Is that just baby fat, or a sign of oncoming … Continue reading
It seems like the series just began, and the message is too important to only give it six hours in the national spotlight. Continue reading
Anytime someone attempts to make a change, other people will attempt to hinder those efforts through their own behavior or naysaying. Change is uncomfortable for some people, because the world surrounding them is altered, and it may also highlight their … Continue reading
I love watching Jamie Oliver in action working on the state of emergency we are in when it comes to the health of our children. Obesity rates continue to climb, but I feel a positive change is happening. It will … Continue reading