Childhood Nutrition
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Frappuccinos and Pink Drinks: Safe for Teens and Tweens?
More and more adolescents are drinking “fancy” coffee and tea drinks. But are these sweet, caffeinated beverages healthy for young consumers?
Natural Treatments for IBD in Children
A holistic approach to treating inflammatory bowel disease in kids can include optimizing gut health and therapies such as acupuncture and mindfulness.
Tricks for Treats: Tips to Help Kids Responsibly Enjoy Halloween Candy
While sugar and candy are part of the fun on Halloween, here's how parents can help kids make healthier choices and avoid overload.
How To Make Water a More Appealing Drink for Kids
According to a study, more than half of U.S. children and adolescents are not adequately hydrated, meaning they probably don’t drink enough water. This could have serious consequences for their health and development.
Do Sports Drinks and Foods Improve Athletic Performance for Kids?
Building skills, strength and endurance are all part of the picture. So is eating right. But is there a place in a young athlete’s toolkit for special food and beverages specifically aimed at enhancing athletic performance and recovery?
Celiac Disease in Kids: Signs and Symptoms
Though gluten-free diets are popular, only around 1 percent of the population actually have celiac disease. Learn more about this auto-immune disease.
New Guidelines Recommend Best Beverages For Your Child
As a parent, you do your best to put healthy food on your child’s plate. But what your child drinks is just as important.
How the Drawbacks of Energy Drinks Far Outweigh Potential Benefits
Up to half of all teens and young adults consume energy drinks -- those high-caffeine beverages that purport to improve academic and sports performance, and the number of people consuming them is on the rise. But are the claims true?