When children experience growth spurts, they need additional protein for muscle growth, calcium, and vitamin D to accommodate bone growth, and iron for overall tissue growth. Because of this, children ...

I recently interviewed Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi, a pediatrician specializing in working with abused children and the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship ...

This month, WRAL News is partnering with the Interfaith Food Shuttle to help erase hunger in our community. One of one of the organization's efforts is teaching children how to eat healthy on a budget ...

A study done by the National Library of Medicine showed that calories on menus may cause those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa to order significantly less food than normal and those with bulimia ...

If your school or homeless shelter would like to participate in our diabetes prevention programs, email us at uuccn@utah.edu. Today, one in four children is obese, putting them at increased risk of ...

Farm to school events are happening all over the country this month aimed at bringing fresh food to students' plates. And, after a decline in nutrition education in U.S. schools in recent decades, ...

Children use lots of energy playing, and learning new things every day, that is why it is really important for them to have a good breakfast that is appropriate for their needs and gives them enough ...

Here’s a secret pediatric dietitians know: The healthiest eaters aren’t necessarily those who eat the most vegetables and least sugar—they’re the ones who have a good set of eating skills, or what ...

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...

Content warning: this story discusses disordered eating behaviors, including potentially triggering details about weights and calories. The youth-beloved AI chatbot startup Character.AI is hosting pro ...