Jun 18, 2018
The Global News – Leslie Young
New research presented this week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that many American toddlers are eating more added sugar than is recommended for adult women. The study looked at 800 children aged between six months and two years old, and found that 85 per cent of them were consuming added sugars on any given day. Nearly all toddlers between 12 and 23 months old were eating added sugar on a daily basis. (more)
Jun 17, 2018
The Wayne Post – Maggie McHugh
Summer is almost here, and that means lots of fresh produce is available at your local farmers market or curbside market. Vegetables and fruit are an important part of every family’s eating. There’s so much to enjoy, but the reality is 3 in 4 Americans are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. (more)
Jun 17, 2018
Kid Spot – Staff Writer
The one food group that parents worry about their kids not eating enough of are definitely vegetables. The cry of “my child won’t eat vegetables” is very common, so you are not alone. For some kids this fussiness over vegetables is likely to be behavioural … why have vegetables when you can have plain carbs? For some children, the reason for their dislike of vegetables is real, and may be because they are a supertaster. (more)
Jun 16, 2018
WSAU – Lisa Rapaport
Adolescents who don’t get enough sleep may be more likely to develop risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure and excess body fat, a U.S. study suggests. “Sleep matters,” said Dr. Elsie Taveras of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “Sleep quantity and quality are pillars of health alongside diet and physical activity.” (more)
Jun 16, 2018
Lubbock Online – Dr. Richard Lampe
Now that school is out, what are some activities that children will enjoy and that can contribute to their development? I’m reminded of a first-grader near the end of school who confided to her mother, “I need to decompress.” How true for all of us! The hustle and bustle of school from kindergarten through high school, the family work schedule in and outside the home and school-related activities can be overwhelming. Staying busy is good but recharging our batteries is needed. Downtime or “recharging our batteries” contributes to creativity. Scheduling free time is good, and protect that valuable time! (more)
