Oct 24, 2018
PR Newswire – Staff Writer
Nearly two in five (38 percent) parents say their child suffers from anxiety, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Osteopathic Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll. The survey of over 600 parents with children younger than 18 showed that anxiety crosses economic, educational and gender lines. The findings reinforce research that shows anxiety has become more common among children. (more)
Oct 23, 2018
The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian – Kaylan Bartholomew
Parents are constantly being challenged by food marketing companies that target children directly. They offer, processed foods often high in sugar, preservatives, artificial colours and flavours, with little nutritional value. This combined with our fast-paced lifestyles, children’s academic and extra-curricular schedules makes it difficult to be home at mealtimes. Despite these challenges, parents can focus on increasing the proportion of healthy foods their children are eating, to help them to establish healthy eating habits and get the vital nutrients they need to grow. (more)
Oct 23, 2018
All 4 Women – Staff Writer
Using bright colours and offering raw finger foods are just two of the ways that parents can sneak those veggies in! The obesity rate amongst South African children is increasing at an alarming rate, largely due to unhealthy eating habits. It’s recommended that children (and adults) eat at least five portions of different vegetables and/or fruits a day. But, any parent can attest, this is sometimes a difficult task to achieve. (more)
Oct 22, 2018
NDTV – Staff Writer
Children who are obese are more likely to develop a debilitating hip disease — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) — during their adolescence warns a study published in the journal Pediatrics. SCFE is a condition that occurs mainly among teenagers, affecting 1 in 2,000 children. It deforms hip and sometimes completely collapses, causing pain and life-long disability. (more)
Oct 22, 2018
Science Daily – Staff Writer
Most parents know that the diet and exercise habits of a pregnant woman impacts the health of her baby, but little is known about how a father’s health choices are passed to his children. A new study finds that lifestyle practices of fathers prior to conception may have a major impact on the lifelong health of their children. (more)
