Do expectant mothers need folic acid?
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.
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Creating a family emergency plan and disaster kit
The more families prepare themselves with a family emergency plan and disaster kit, the better off they’ll be if an emergency strikes.
Q&A: I need help finding healthy soy and milk alternatives.
There are many online resources for parents of children with food allergies.
Managing a child’s diabetes around Halloween
For families managing diabetes around Halloween, try focusing on the traditions of the holiday rather than the candy.
What is Cholesterol?
What is cholesterol and how much of it are kids allowed to have? Children’s National Hospital dietitian Angela Boadu, RD, LDN/LD, answers this question.
