Child Behavior and Nutrition

Article

For some cultures, the staple food is rice; for some it is maize. For American children, the staple food is the French... »
Picture a treasured, pristine newborn, just beginning the voyage of life. Imagine a baby who hasn't yet picked up the... »
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When I look at my children playing football in the park, I am looking at structures built from the food they have eaten... »
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It's hard to compete against fast-food kids' meals--salty, fatty food, served quickly, in a bright, exciting place--and... »
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The effect of sugar intake on children's behavior is a hotly debated topic in pediatrics. Parents and educators often... »

A-Z Guide

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Anemia occurs when the production of red blood cells is insufficient, when too many red blood cells are destroyed, or... »
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Celiac disease is a food sensitivity to gluten, which is protein found primarily in wheat, rye, and barley. In those... »
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Obesity, or over-nutrition, is the generalized accumulation of fat both beneath the skin and throughout the body. Some... »
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Type 1 diabetes most often strikes young people, especially between the ages of 5 and 7 (when viruses run through the... »

Blog entry

Imagine for a moment the sound of 3 hours with a peaceful, happy baby. And imagine the opposite! About ¼ of babies will... »