Nutrition
Understanding and Preventing Childhood Obesity
The percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, with 1 out of 3 kids now considered overweight or obese. Many kids are spending less time exercising and more time in front of the TV, computer, or video-game console. And today’s busy families have fewer free moments to prepare […]
Toddlers at the Table: Avoiding Power Struggles
Toddlers are learning to navigate their world, communicate, and control some parts of their lives. They don’t actually have control over much, but eating is one of the first areas they will master. Parents can help them enjoy their limited power by giving them appropriate amounts of freedom when it comes to choosing foods and […]
Kids and Food: 10 Tips for Parents
It’s no surprise that parents might need some help understanding what it means to eat healthy. From the MyPlate food guide to the latest food fad, it can be awfully confusing. The good news is that you don’t need a degree in nutrition to raise healthy kids. Following some basic guidelines can help you encourage […]
Room Service, Anyone?
French toast, sausage, bacon, yogurt with a fruit cup and cranberry juice. That’s just one of the many orders received in the room service office each day. For 10 years, the room service program has been delivering delicious meals to patients here at Primary Children’s. “When you look at the children, they are out of […]
Make it a Nutritious Back to School
by Amelia McBride, MS, RD, CSP, CD Outpatient Dietician The end of summer is approaching which means it is time to go back to school! In the midst of homework and sports practice, it may be easy to forget about the key elements to a balanced diet. Don’t Skimp on Breakfast: Breakfast is often skipped […]
