Feb 3, 2018
The Huffington Post – Zongile Nhlapo
Parents have a big influence on how their children’s relationship with food develops over the years. “Food is more than nutrition for kids,” said dietician Monique Piderit. “How parents model the food and body relationship sets the scene for how children, as they grow older, view food in relation to their body and even identity.” She believes that certain food behaviours from parents may inform “terrible ideas around body and weight”. (more)
Feb 3, 2018
South Coast Herald – Staff Writer
With the increase of gaming devices, less and less children are physically active and choose to sit in front of a screen, reports our sister Caxton website, Bedfordview and Edenvale News. Physical activity is important. Research has shown that exercise is beneficial for helping your child think, concentrate and solve problems, all of which are essential skills when it comes to learning. (more)
Feb 2, 2018
The Post Independent – Dr. Greg Feinsinger
Last week’s column discussed how eating fruit and vegetables can improve your child’s immunity, thus preventing acute illnesses such as colds and ear infections. Today’s column is about how the same diet can prevent your child from eventually suffering from diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Many years ago a statistician figured out that a Happy Meal at McDonald’s causes the same adverse health effects in a child as smoking two cigarettes. No parent would offer their child cigarettes, but many let their children eat unhealthy food. (more)
Feb 2, 2018
The De Montfort University – Staff Writer
Health and Life Sciences academics assessed the motor skill proficiency skills of 2,000 children at 14 primary schools across Leicestershire as they took part in physical evaluation tests. Increased activity levels were found to have crucial benefits to a child’s confidence, behaviour, academic achievement and body measurements. The Internship School Movement Pilot Project (ISMP) was aimed at preventing obesity by improving school children’s physical exercise and movement. (more)
Feb 1, 2018
The Statesman – Staff Writer
One of the best things parents can do for their young child is to set a path for healthy eating. Shubha Adeni, MD, pediatrician with Baylor Scott & White discusses childhood nutrition and the best way to encourage healthy habits. (more)
