To raise adventurous, self-sufficient and health-conscious eaters, get kids in the kitchen. It may sound too simple, but those are just a few of the benefits when kids learn to cook. Cooking builds ...

Snacks have an undeniable appeal for children, and are often used by parents as a means to avoid a tantrum, out of habit, or to keep little ones occupied. However, a nutritionist has warned that ...

Written by Jennifer Beeman, Registered Dietitian, Womack Army Medical Center FORT LIBERTY, NC-- It is a common idea that children inherit the traits and characteristics of their parents. “You are ...

When children experience growth spurts, they need additional protein for muscle growth, calcium, and vitamin D to accommodate bone growth, and iron for overall tissue growth. Because of this, children ...

Raising healthy eaters is one of the biggest concerns for modern parents, especially in a world filled with junk food, sugar-packed snacks and constant advertisements targeting children. While many ...

This special trip allowed the pupils to see their science curriculum come to life within a professional kitchen environment ...

For additional resources and ideas, ask your pediatric dietitian, visit an official healthy eating website (e.g., www.eatright.org) or just have fun with it and experiment! Your children’s health will ...

As soon as the students get off the bus at Morrow Middle School each morning, the first thing they see is Barbara O'Connor and her breakfast cart. For 10 years at the school south of Atlanta, the ...

At Jackson Elementary School in Greeley, students in Jioni Reliford’s physical classes learn more than motor skills, moving and challenging their bodies. In February, the physical components of his ...

Integrating simple habits can help your family maintain healthy eating, sleep and activity behaviours to feel your best ...

I'm not going to lie. I am thoroughly looking forward to giving my grandchildren plenty of sweets and treats. Yes, it's a little early to start thinking about how I'm going to feed my grandchildren.