Sep 18, 2017
The Health Site – Debjani Arora
‘Is my child eating enough?’ is one of the most common concerns of parents. But there is one thing that we, as parents, are doing wrong that messes with a child’s appetite — we stress too much on quantity rather than quality. Moreover, overfeeding is a norm in most Indian homes and is one of the most satisfying parenting goals. So if you are one of those parents who can relate to this then don’t complain about your child being a fussy eater. You are responsible in a big way in killing your child’s appetite and making her fuss over food during meal times. If you are wondering where you have gone wrong, here are some blunders you need to avoid:. (more)
Sep 17, 2017
The Daily Mail – Pat Hagan
As any parent will verify, coaxing a child into eating their greens is not a pleasant experience. But researchers now claim to have found the secret to getting them to eat vegetables… and enjoy them. It seems children who help choose the ingredients to make vegetable-based snacks are much more likely to eat them. It is estimated only about 16 per cent of pre-school children in the UK eat the recommended daily allowance of five portions of fruits and vegetables. (more)
Sep 17, 2017
Diabetes in Control – Staff Writer
Physical activity is universally recognized as an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise improves cardiovascular outcomes, improves insulin sensitivity, and improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children, including those with diabetes, engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day starting as young as 5 years old. Unfortunately, studies have shown that children and adolescents with diabetes are less physically active than those without diabetes. (more)
Sep 16, 2017
Fosters – Staff Writer
Sugar intake in the United States has been at an all-time high over the past decade. If you look at almost any packaged food, some term indicating sugar is probably on the ingredient list. In many cases, you may see more than one form of sugar. Note that foods marketed toward children can have as much or more added sugar than those targeted for adults. (more)
Sep 16, 2017
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
There are marked gender differences in what drives blood pressure in middle-age in adulthood, suggesting the need for gender-specific treatments for high blood pressure, according to research presented today at the American Heart Association (AHA) Council on Hypertension, AHA Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease, American Society of Hypertension Joint Scientific Sessions 2017, in San Francisco. (more)
