Healthy Kids Today -Prevent Cancer Tomorrow
What if you could protect your child from developing cancer later in life? YOU CAN — starting with their next
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Nutrition and Weight
There are many influences on kids weight, including eating habits, exercise, genetics, sleep, body image, health habits, family influence, food marketing, and beverages. Learn where you can make a difference.
Worried About Your Child’s Weight? Ask the Right Questions
If you’re worried about your baby or toddler’s weight, knowing what to ask at the check-up is important. Each time
Bridget Swinney, MS, RD
What is a Calorie?
Learn what is a calorie, how your body processes it, how many calories you need, and how all of this
Flavia Herzog Liebel, MA, RD, LDN
TV and its Link to Obesity
Simple ways to avoid too much TV time and to get active as a family to prevent obesity! Ninety-nine percent
Tabitha Miller, RD, LDN, CDE
Stop Drinking Your Calories
Sweetened Drinks Contain Harmful Ingredients There is a lot of talk about the evils of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
Diana King, M.D.
Prevent Obesity in Your 2 to 4 Year-Old Child
During the preschool years, take advantage of the great influence you have on the eating and activity environment of your
Bridget Swinney, MS, RD
Obesity Trends In Children
One of the greatest health concerns affecting our children is the epidemic of obesity and overweight. The Centers for Disease
Lucille Beseler, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
Health and Social Consequences of Overweight and Obesity
The health problems associated with accelerated weight gain in children include: Type 2 diabetes Fatty liver (which may lead to
Lucille Beseler, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
Health Problems Associated with Sweetened Drinks
Sodas, fruit juices, and sweetened beverages have very similar amounts of sugar and are typically considered to be “empty calories.”
Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, BC-ADM