Nov 15, 2021
The Brainerd Dispatch – Alanna Fischer
Picky eating can be a normal part of development and sometimes, children may even refuse whole food groups or completely refuse to try a new food. There can be more extreme cases of picky eating that need to be assessed by a doctor, but if your child is healthy and gaining adequate weight, there is no reason to be concerned about their picky eating habits. If there is a weight gain or development concern, contact your child’s pediatrician and discuss your concerns.
Read More: https://www.brainerddispatch.com/newsmd/wellness/7282963-Crow-Wing-Energized-Sneaking-in-those-vegetables-for-a-picky-eater
Nov 15, 2021
The Montreal Gazette – Jill Baker
There has been a generational shift in what kids do after school. Gone are the days when they hopped off the bus, dropped their school bag at the back door and played outside with friends until they were called in for dinner. Today most kids go directly from classroom to after-school program and then are picked up in time for dinner.
Read More: https://montrealgazette.com/health/diet-fitness/fitness-how-active-are-our-kids-after-school
Nov 14, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The world faces an increased risk of a measles outbreak because 22 million infants did not get their measles shots last year due to the pandemic, the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Wednesday.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-11-cdc-measles-threat-million-infants.html
Nov 14, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
In a large national survey, adults who struggled with picky eating habits as children overwhelmingly said they benefitted more from positive and encouraging strategies their parents used than forceful or coercive approaches.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-11-strategies-picky-eaters-food-aversions.html
Nov 13, 2021
The Daily Sabah – Staff Writer
A child’s mental well-being is strongly linked to the kind of food she or he is offered every day, according to research that sheds light on the vital role played by a healthy diet from an early age.
Read More: https://www.dailysabah.com/life/health/the-healthier-the-food-the-happier-the-child-study-shows
