Guidelines from the American Heart Association This is a reminder to cut back on the sugar, parents. In a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, a committee of doctors issued conclusions about the association of sugar and kids: Strong evidence supports the association of added sugars with increased cardiovascular disease risk in children. The … Continue
Looking for more resources and tips for raising safe and healthy kids? This short list covers all the basics, with some links for more detailed information! Get Check-ups and Vaccinations Routine check-ups, including dental and eye exams, help identify ways to stay healthy, provide the opportunity to receive preventive services, and help find health problems … Continue
March is National Nutrition Month, a nutrition education and information campaign created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. In her article for the Academy, Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, LDN offers some healthy ways … Continue
Are Your Kids Getting a Good Breakfast? Take the School Breakfast Challenge That’s a good question to ask this week – it’s National School Breakfast Week sponsored by the School Nutrition Association. They’re encouraging parents, students and school officials to get into the habit of starting the day with a healthy breakfast. Choose Breakfast for … Continue