Celiac disease, a chronic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, can be a challenging diagnosis for any parent to navigate, especially when it comes to ensuring their growing child receives the right balance of nutrients. Understanding the intricacies of this condition and the nutritional needs of children is the first step in managing their diet and
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Healthy Eating for Kids: Nutritional Tips and Meal Ideas
The foods your children eat today lay the foundation for their health, growth, and overall well-being for years to come. Nutrition during childhood is not just about preventing illness; it’s about fostering a lifelong relationship with healthy eating habits. From their first steps to their first day of school, children are in constant growth and
Read MoreWhere to Learn More About Nutrition for Children
Nutrition is an incredibly important part of child development. After all, providing the right nutrients to your child can help ensure that they are healthy and well-nourished. Unfortunately, there isn’t one single source of reliable information when it comes to nutrition for children. It’s essential to research and understands the various sources available before making
Read MoreInfant Nutrition: Why Understanding Your Newborn’s Eating Pattern is Important
It’s no denying that your child, at all ages, needs the right food at the right time to grow and develop. However, your child’s nutrition is essential during infancy (0 to 1 year) as this is the time when starting good feeding habits will help set a healthy eating pattern for life. Let’s talk about
Read MoreMaking Mealtime Family Time
Nutrition is important to your child’s physical and mental development, no matter what age they are. As parents, it’s important to set a good example and mealtime is a great place to start. Allowing your child to help prepare meals is a great way for them to be active in the selection process. It teaches
Read MoreMaking Healthy Food Choices: Baby to Toddler to Teen
Nutrition is important to your child’s physical and mental development, no matter what age they are. Here are a few guidelines to help you make healthy food choices throughout your child’s life. Babies: Got Milk? Breast milk, formula, or a combination of the two will provide almost every nutrient that your baby needs during its
Read MoreIs Your Baby Ready to Eat Solid Food?
The rate of development is different for everyone. Many children are ready to start trying solid foods when they have at least doubled their weight since birth — typically between 4-6 months of age. This is when a baby should have developed the enzymes needed for proper digestion. A few ways to determine if your
Read More5 Tips for Parents with Picky Eaters
Kids are notorious for being picky eaters. Don’t worry, this is a natural part of a child’s development. How can you ensure your child is getting the nutrients they need when they refuse to eat? Here are 5 tips to help: 1. Set times Creating set times for meals and snacks allows you to establish
Read MoreTired Of Packing School Lunches Your Kids Won’t Eat?
Our pediatricians share three tips to help parents pack healthy school lunches their kids want to eat! As children begin heading back to school, many parents have a hard time packing healthy lunches their children will actually eat. Multiple studies have found lunches provided by schools tend to be healthier than lunches packed by parents. And
Read MoreEffects of Sugary Drinks for Children
Kids of all ages love to drink popular drinks that their peers enjoy, including sugary drinks like sodas and artificially sweetened juices. As these types of drinks have grown in popularity, so has the quantity per serving as well as the variety available to consumers. Because of these factors, increased consumption of sugary drinks by
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