The Union Daily Times – Baker Maultsby
But, as Stewart knows, it can take a picky child up to 10 to 15 times of trying a new food to really give it a chance – to know if it’s for them or not. Large portions of an unfamiliar food can be daunting for a child. A bento box might just be the perfect solution. Bento boxes, which have long been popular in Japanese culinary culture, are small containers with as many as six compartments for small portions of food. (more)
The San Angelo Standard Times – Tiffany Rohmfeld
Just like adults, the lack of healthy food in a child’s diet often comes at the expense of convenience. We opt for food that is quick and easy rather than eating a nutritious meal. Unfortunately, this habit is creating a continuous rise in the number of children who are obese. (more)
ABC News – Catherine Thorbecke
Children who don’t get enough sleep at night are at higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Tuesday by the American Academy of Pediatrics. (more)
Go Dan River – Holly Prestidge
Fancy crust-less finger sandwiches with savory cream cheese and itty-bitty bits of chopped peppers and carrots and cucumbers; colorful spring rolls bursting with vegetables and chicken and paired with a side of peanut dipping sauce; cheesy macaroni and cheese with hidden good-for-you ingredients snuggled into muffin cups for the perfect portable lunch — all of it sounds good, right? (more)
The Irish Mirror – David Coleman
Research carried out by Irish Life Health has found that 42 percent of Irish parents vastly overestimate the amount of exercise their children get at school. It’s recommended that children get a minimum of at least seven hours of physical activity every week. However, 90 percent of Irish secondary schools provide less than two hours of physical education per student every week. (more)