The Phytonutrient Dietitian
Start small. Decide on one small change you would like to make and focus on that. For example, I’m going to include a fruit at
Did You Know? 1 out of every 3 kids in the United States is either overweight or obese. When scientists conducted autopsies of 2,876 accident
On March 2nd, 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born. What better way to celebrate the birthday of one of our
Last week Congress declared a resolution to make September our National Childhood Obesity Month. Certainly, a yearly reminder about this serious national problem is a
Start incorporating these healthy eating habits today that will last a lifetime: Model It – Walk the walk and talk the talk. Give your kids
A hungry child can be a sign of a growing child. As a child grows and develops their calorie needs increase. Foods have a purpose
A study published this month in Pediatrics found that obese children as young as 3 years old have elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker
Kids are rarely prescribed a diet, unless their weight puts them at a critical or immediate health risk. Changing the types of foods that the
It’s important to consider nutrition balance when packing your child’s lunch. Here are some quick tips to fuel your child for a great day of
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