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Plate Size and Children’s Appetite
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:17:03 GMT
Before you serve your next family dinner, you may want to consider using smaller plates, recommends the Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In a recent study by the AAP, researchers found that first-grade students served themselves more and consumed almost 50 percent of the calories they served when using larger dishware, leading to greater energy intake -
It’s National Nutrition Month – “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:42 GMT
By Kelsey Vaughn, RD, CHOC Children’s clinical dietitian This March is the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages you to “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” The theme of this year’s National Nutrition Month asks you to take a look at how your meals compare to current -
Healthy Snacks for Super Bowl Sunday
Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:29:39 GMT
As your family preps for Super Bowl Sunday check out these healthy, yet tasty, recipes for the big game. Let’s face it, the Super Bowl is not just about the game, it’s about the food too! Firecracker Almonds Ingredients: - 2 teaspoon chili powder - 1 teaspoon curry powder - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - -
Get Back On Track With Oatmeal!
Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:50:27 GMT
By Jan Skaar, RD, CSP, CNSC, CLE, clinical dietician at CHOC Children’s After all the rich foods and sweets we may have indulged in over the holidays, it’s the perfect time to think about how we can get back on track to healthier eating habits. January has long been considered national oatmeal month because we -
Show Me the Veggies! It’s National Vegetarian Awareness Month!
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:51:50 GMT
October is National Vegetarian Month. Vanessa Chrisman, RD, CLE, clinical dietician at CHOC Children’s, sheds some light on the vegeterian diet. “I’m a flexitarian. I’m vegan. I’m pescaterian. I’m vegetarian – I eat chicken only. I’m on the see-food diet. I’m on the paleo diet. I’m on the raw food diet. I’m on the carb-lovers -
Lessons on the Lunch Box
Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:22:58 GMT
By Susan B Latham, M.S.,R.D., clinical dietitian at CHOC Children’s September not only marks the beginning of school but also makes us think about planning meals and getting more organized. A refresher in nutrition can help make sure the kids are getting the best. Families are busy and time is a precious commodity so a -
July is National Blueberry Month
Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:36:07 GMT
By Joanne DeMarchi, MS, RD, IBCLC, clinical dietician at CHOC Children’s Summer is the height of berry season, and no berry says summer more than the blueberry. Blueberries contain dietary fiber, vitamins A and C and are one of the most antioxidant rich foods in the world. Here is the scoop on blueberries. Fiber High -
Coping with Food Allergies
Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:13:20 GMT
Food allergies can be rough on children and their families. Children, especially if they are older, may feel depressed or angry about having foods taken away from them. Younger children may feel frustrated about not being able to eat the things their friends are eating, and may not fully understand why they have been put -
Wheat Alternative Carbohydrates & Grains
Tue, 29 May 2012 19:15:57 GMT
These days, we’re hearing more about gluten intolerance and gluten allergies. Removing gluten from anyone’s diet, especially a child, is not a decision to take likely. Wheat is a major source of carbohydrate that provides the primary fuel source for most cells in the body. If your child’s allergist has suggested a wheat-free diet, there -
What is Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
Tue, 01 May 2012 18:20:49 GMT
In recogniton of National Eosinophil Awareness Week, coming up May 13-19th, Shonda Brown, RD, CNSC, clinical dietician at CHOC Children’s, explains what Eosinophilic Esophagitis is, and how this unique condition is treated. Imagine having abdominal pain so severe you are taken to the emergency department in fear of yourself having a heart attack, or unable to
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| National Eosinophil Awareness Week – 3rd week of May Nutrition Newsletter: May 2012 Research has shown that food allergies are the most common cause of EoE. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, children are referred to an allergist for allergy testing to guide treatment. |
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| Eat Healthy to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer Today! Nutrition Newsletter: Apr 2012 The registered dietitians at CHOC Children’s encourage you to focus on what you can do to reduce the risk of cancer in your family. |
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| Shape Up Your Plate for National Nutrition Month & Beyond… Nutrition Newsletter: Mar 2012 Each March, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) encourages Americans to return to the basics of healthy eating by consuming the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy through a month long campaign called “National Nutrition Month.” |
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| Be Good to Your Heart (and your children’s too!) Nutrition Newsletter: Feb 2012 Children are now developing cardiovascular disease risk factors that were previously only seen in adults. |
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| Start The New Year Right - Make Soup! Nutrition Newsletter: Jan 2012 There’s no better time than January, National Soup Month, to try making one of the many delicious, healthful, and economical soup recipes that abound. |
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| Healthy Holidays - It’s All in the Time Management Nutrition Newsletter: Dec 2011 Whether it is logging in extensive hours shopping at the mall, attending your 5th Holiday Party of the month, watching another “Nutcracker” performance, or volunteering to help out those in need, time management during the next few weeks is critical to keep you and your family from resorting to eating fast food every other night. |
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| November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Nutrition Newsletter: November 2011 Did you know that every 17 seconds someone is diagnosed with Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition which affects the body’s ability to utilize blood glucose for energy. There are several types of Diabetes, but the most common are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. |
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| October is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Nutrition Newsletter: October 2011 Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population. When a person with celiac disease eats gluten an immune-mediated response causes damage to the small intestines and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Therefore, the only treatment for celiac disease is following a gluten-free diet. |
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| Give Yourself a Little TLC this Month Nutrition Newsletter: September 2011 September is National Cholesterol Education month. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors of heart disease. High blood cholesterol itself does not cause symptoms, so it is important to get your levels checked. Lowering your cholesterol is good for every age, with or without heart disease. |
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| Breastfeeding—Good for Babies, Good for Moms! Nutrition Newsletter: August 2011 Breastfeeding is the perfect food for babies! It provides the best nutrition for babies, offers health benefits for both mom and baby, and is easily available when it is time to eat. |
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| Good Nutrition: As Close As Your Plate! Nutrition Newsletter: July 2011 MyPlate was unveiled on June 2, 2011 by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The intent of MyPlate is to prompt consumers to think about “building a healthy plate at meal times.” |
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| June is National Fruits and Vegetable Month Nutrition Newsletter: June 2011 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its 5 A Day program to the “Fruits & Veggies-More Matters” ™ Campaign. June is a great month to improve our intake of fruits and vegetables. |
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| May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month Nutrition Newsletter: May 2011 May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Take time during these warmer and longer days to get out, enjoy the weather, and get some exercise in the process. Encourage kids to find activities they enjoy to create a life-long love for physical activity. |
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| Go Green for Your Family's Health Kid's Health (Archive): Summer 2009 Getting your kids involved in helping the environment is not only food for the planet - but it's also good for your family's health. |
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| Snack Makers Target Your Children Kid's Health (Archive): Winter 2008 Nutritional marketers are very effective at what they do. Your kids see an advertisement for an enticing snack, and pretty soon they want it, too. |
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| Breast Milk Is Still Best During Flu Season
Kid's Health (Archive): Winter 2008 If you're thinking about weaning your baby before the end of flu season, think again, advises CHOC nurse practitioner Mary DeNicola, C.L.C. Babies who receive formula have three times the risk of gastroenteritis or ear infections and are twice as likely to get SIDS. They are more likely to have allergies, eczema, diabetes and just about every other childhood disease. |
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National Nutrition Month Kid's Health (Archive): Winter 2006 Are you frustrated because your child isn't eating more fruits and vegetables? |
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