The Observer-Dispatch – Amy Neff Roth
You might start hearing more about high blood pressure in children soon. That’s because the American Academy of Pediatrics just released new guidelines — the first major changes since 2004 — for screening children for and diagnosing them with hypertension. And the changes mean more parents will be told their children have high blood pressure. (more)
GoErie.com – Staff Writer
It’s back-to-school time and parents have been busy shopping to purchase all the school supplies children need to have a productive year in the classroom. But it’s important to remember to shop for what they need nutritionally as well. (more)
The Global News – Carmen Chai
Sandwiches, granola bars and juice boxes can get tedious — so how do you prep healthy lunches and snacks for your kids when you’re on the go? Turns out, there are handfuls of healthy, easy meals parents can pull together now that the back-to-school season has arrived. Global News asked registered dietitians across Canada for their go-to, three-ingredient recipes for kid-friendly snacks and lunches. Here’s a list of their favourite dishes. (more)
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
American high school students with poor grades are much more likely to have unhealthy behaviors—including illegal drug use—than teens at the top of the class, federal health officials say. There’s a strong link between teens’ health habits and their academic achievement, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. “As our nation’s children embark on another school year, it’s important to remember that health and academic performance are not mutually exclusive,” said the CDC’s director, Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald. (more)
Insider – Kristin Salaky
It’s no secret that people’s relationships with their bodies can be fraught and complicated. And that behavior can start at an early age. A study claimed that children as young as five have concerns about how their body looks, and 80% of 10-year-old girls have already been on a diet. The scary statistics may motivate parents to try and prevent their child from forming unhealthy feelings about weight and body image. And although that can be tough to do, there are some ways you can steer your kids into a more positive way of viewing their bodies. (more)