Kids and sodium: Serious risks, alarming realities

Medical X-Press – Joel Streed

When it comes to sodium intake among adults, the general consensus is that high consumption will increase risk of hypertension and stroke. According to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guideline for Americans, 45% of people 18 and older are living with hypertension. Hypertension is a preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-kids-sodium-alarming-realities.html

Serving vegetables during breakfast reinforces “love for veggies” among children

The Manilla Bulletin – Staff Writer

There is no doubt that vegetables are essential to the human diet since they are important sources of many nutrients. Experts from around the globe emphasize that vegetables should always be part of every meal. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), most people do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. Getting kids to eat vegetables is one of the trickiest things parents usually face. 

Read More: https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/28/serving-vegetables-during-breakfast-reinforces-love-for-veggies-among-children/

Nutritional Guidelines for Kids of Every Age

Health Essentials – Staff Writer

“What we eat is foundational for our bodies,” says pediatric cardiologist Christina Fink, MD. “Kids’ health depends on eating the right types of food in the right proportions.”

She joins pediatric dietitian Diana Schnee, MS, RD, CSP, LD, to talk about nutritional guidelines, including serving sizes and portion sizes, for kids in all age groups.

Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/nutrition-for-kids/

Scientific theory for getting kids to eat veggies is music to our ears

Metro – Staff Writer

They asked asked 106 people to rate different foods while listening to different types of music. The volunteers ate samples of baby carrot, baby cucumber, as well as two types of biscuits while soundtracks taken from a research database previously rated for their ‘sweetness’ were played to them.

Read More: https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/07/scientific-theory-for-getting-kids-to-eat-veggies-is-music-to-our-ears-17713286/