Is a vegan diet safe for kids? A huge study has answers
Carefully planned vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children when appropriate supplements are included, according to a...
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My kids only want to eat processed foods. How can I get them eating a healthier and more varied diet?
If it feels like your child’s diet consists entirely of breakfast cereal, chicken nuggets and snacks that’d outlast the apocalypse,...
Exercise with Friends: How Social Connections Keep Kids Active | SBM
Written By: Tyler Prochnow, PhD; Jamie M. Faro, PhD; Kevin L. Lanza, PhD; M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, PhD, MCHES, FAAHB;...
Bridging generations: How physical activity is connecting kids and seniors
It all started with a simple idea: a banner with the words, “You are loved.” Nestled in the heart of...
Kids in daycare are more sedentary than you’d think. These educators aim to get preschoolers moving
Most days, Lisa Cloutier takes her preschool class outside: exploring the forest nearby or running around the east Toronto school...
Physical activity boosts IQ in kids and teens
Exercise is often celebrated for its role in keeping children physically fit, but what if it could also boost brainpower?...
Immunity boosting nutrition for kids during weather change: 4 must-have nutrients to include in their daily diet | Health
Are sniffles and coughs becoming a common sight in your home? Then, a sudden shift in weather is to be...
Better maternal diet boosts brain growth and IQ in kids
Discover how a mother's high-quality diet during pregnancy can enhance her child's brain size and cognitive abilities, with lasting effects...
American kids’ physical activity gets D-. What can be done about it?
As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students.And “everything is graded on a curve,”...
