Eating and Nutrition Archives

5 back-to-school tips from a pediatrician to parents

August 29, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Healthy Sleep, Learning and School, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Technology/by Rise and Shine

Linda Fu, M.D., gives advice on helping your kids transition into the new school year.

Breastfeeding benefits, tips and advice

August 27, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, Breastfeeding, Development, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Infant/by Rise and Shine

August is National Breastfeeding Month so to mark it we gathered some information to answer your frequently asked questions or thoughts on breastfeeding.

Do expectant mothers need folic acid?

July 18, 2019/in 0-1 year, Development, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Prenatal/by Rise and Shine

Expectant mothers need folic acid, a type of B vitamin, that contributes to the development of a healthy fetus. The vitamin can help prevent birth defects that affect the formation of the brain and spinal cord.

Addressing body image concerns in teens

May 28, 2019/in 13-18 years, Eating and Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Feature, Self-Esteem/by Rise and Shine

The media’s push towards a specific “ideal image” can become a dangerous and sometimes life-threatening one.

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QUIZ: How much do you know about food allergies?

May 8, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Right Feature, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Food allergies are a growing public health problem and affect up to 8 percent of U.S. children. Take this quiz to learn how to help tamp down your child’s anxieties about food allergies.