I am always skeptical of easy fixes. If a diet or a product or a book claims that they will have astounding results with little pain, my first instinct is to run in the other direction. However, a study that will be published in March in the journal Pediatrics looks at risk factors for obesity and has [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Healthy Eating’
August 15, 2009
Is Juice Kid-Friendly? Shocking Sugar Facts About Juice
When I was growing up, “juice” was standard fare for kids. Those were the Kool-Aid days…. But now we realize that even juice that comes from real fruits and not a packet of sugary powder is not necessarily healthful. What is so wrong about juice or other sugary beverages? Isn’t a glass of orange juice [...]
May 4, 2009
Top Child Health News of 2008, Continued
Part 2: Here is my synopsis and opinion on the 2nd half of the top 10 most read online pediatric and adolescent medicine stories of 2008. The previous post is here. When Are Temper Tantrums in Preschool Children Cause for Concern? Most toddlers and pre-schoolers have the occasional, or even frequent, tantrums but are generally healthy. In [...]
April 28, 2009
Top 10 Child Health Articles of 2008: The Science of Medicine
Physicians are always trying to stay abreast of the latest news in order to provide excellent care for their patients. Parents, too, can learn from cutting edge medical news. Do you want to know what your child’s doctor is reading about? Here is my take on the first five of top 10 most read online pediatric and [...]
February 27, 2009
Toddler Eating Habits: How Do They Grow?
Question from Melissa: So, my daughter (16 months) is not the best eater these days. I’ve read a million things on various websites about toodlers and eating, but I’d like to know what you think. This is the situation: she doesn’t eat ANY vegetables except some avocado on occasion; she regularly skips meals (so, has [...]
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