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 ...

Picky eaters? Not so much after kids have chopped the onions and celery and cooked the pasta and flatbread - and then enjoyed a meal of their making.

The start of a new year is a great time to set healthy eating resolutions and build new habits to last the year. We share expert advice from a registered dietitian at UChicago Medicine Comer ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

A/Professor Nick Fuller works for the University of Sydney and RPA Hospital and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and ...

muscle growth, calcium and vitamin D for bone growth, and iron for overall tissue growth 1. During these growth spurts, your teen will need increased calories (energy) to match their activity levels.

Are you trying to eat healthier but having difficulty getting the whole family on board? If so, you’re not alone. As a registered dietitian, I’m acutely aware of the challenges that families face.

Back to school is upon us. As we send our kids into classrooms, we can't watch over what they put in their mouths every minute of every day. (Who would even want to?) So we try to guide them toward ...