A balanced diet with essential nutrients is very much needed for a growing child. However, with so many options available in the market, at times, it gets difficult for parents to choose healthy food ...

We like to say that food is medicine, yet the nation’s largest daily prescription is written with virtually none of the safeguards that govern drugs. Every year, the National School Lunch Program ...

If you’ve ever had a tough time getting your kids to eat something healthy, you’re definitely not alone. Kids can be picky, and finding snacks that are both good for them and actually get eaten is a ...

Packed with protein, calcium, and gut-friendly probiotics, yogurt is a healthy food many parents want their kids to eat. Marketers know that, offering yogurts that appeal directly to kids, with ...

Keith Ayoob answers the question: 'Forcing Kids to Eat Only Healthy Foods?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: Should I force my kids to eat only healthy foods? Answer: You really should never force your ...

Food insecurity does not end when the bell rings at the end of the day or start of summer and ensuring that kids have access to free meals when they’re not in school there’s Forgotten Harvest’s ...

Children and teens should drink water, plain pasteurized cow’s milk and limited amounts of 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices, according to healthy beverage guidelines recently released by an ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – One in five kids and adolescents in the U.S. is obese and it’s considered a serious public health problem. Obesity can affect everything in the body, like the heart and lungs, and ...

Developing healthy eating habits in children from an early age is crucial for their physical growth and lifelong wellness. Making food fun and visually appealing, emphasizing balance over labeling ...