Understanding the Pediatric Obesity Epidemic Is your son or daughter overweight or obese? Is it indeed “baby fat”, and will they outgrow it? When infants are born they have a greater amount of fat to provide them with nutritional reserve when they are adjusting...
Celebrate Eating Well in June Tired of the frozen and canned fruits and vegetables? At the start of June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! It’s perfect timing as the growing season is in full swing and there is an abundance of fresh...
Toddlers grow at a slower rate than infants. Although normal growth differs from child to child, they grow on average 2.5 inches and gain 4-5 pounds each year. Because of this slowed growth, they might experience a reduction in their appetite and could suddenly refuse...
It’s that time of year again: Back to school! Whether your child is off to kindergarten, senior year of high school, or even college, bringing a good-for-you lunch from home is one simple and affordable step toward better health. Six quick tips for a lunch with a...
Water is the most important, yet overlooked, nutrient for athletes. Even mild dehydration can cause muscle cramps, dizziness, and lightheadedness and keep you from performing your best. Clear urine is a good sign that you have fully rehydrated. Tips to keep your...
Inadequate calories and nutrients can impair even the most conditioned athlete, while the right balance of energy and macronutrients will help all athletes perform their best. The ideal diet for an athlete is not very different from the diet recommended for any...
Consider this: A baby’s birth weight doubles by about 5 months of age and triples by one year. A baby’s brain at birth is about 25% of its adult size and it grows to 75% of its adult size by 12 months! Good feeding practices are not only essential for proper...
Feeding a picky eater can be an incredibly stressful experience for parents as well as children. Oftentimes children prefer highly-processed nutrient-poor foods over healthy choices like fruits and vegetables. Don’t succumb to the please and tears of the picky child...
We are all born with the skill to stop eating when full, to eat when hungry, and to eat satisfying foods. Think of a baby, for example, who roots for milk when hungry and throws food off the tray when full. However, through the life process, “diet” culture leads...
Every Registered Dietitian is a Nutritionist, but Not Every Nutritionist is a Registered Dietitian. Often, people get confused as they uncover terms such as nutritionist and nutrition coach/counselor. While “nutritionist” and “dietitian” are often used...