With all of this whole food plant-based cooking I do, you may have wondered how I get our kids to eat plant-based meals… There are dozens of different ways parents are told how to structure a ...

A recent study published in the journal Healthcare examined the common plant-based diets (PBDs) in adolescents and children and their benefits and risks in health promotion and disease prevention.

Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of what kids eat — and adults aren’t far behind, a report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. About 62% of kids’ and ...

A child’s diet is important because it helps them grow, stay healthy and have the energy to play, learn and do the things they love. If you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with diabetes— or one ...

The Mediterranean diet improved cardiometabolic health among kids and teens, a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials affirmed. Interventions following the diet's characteristic emphasis on fruit ...

ROCK ISLAND - Jerry Jones, co-chair of the Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI) Wellness Champions, has seen first-hand the need to promote good diet and exercise among children. About three years ago, ...

A Canadian study reveals that while a new Gluten-Free Food Guide can help children with celiac disease eat healthier in the short term, maintaining those improvements requires continuous guidance and ...

Many kids are picky eaters, which makes feeding them a nutrient-dense diet a common challenge among parents. On kids' menus at restaurants, foods like chicken fingers and hot dogs abound, but rarely ...

New data showed childhood obesity has hit a record high in recent years, while federal changes such as cuts to food ...

If your child is a picky eater or refuses to eat meat, beans, or other high-protein foods, you might be concerned that they're missing out on a crucial nutrient. Some concern is warranted, since ...