According to researchers from the University College of London parents don’t create their tiny, picky eating monsters, they just react to them. This is great news for a mother’s conscience, but it doesn’t really help at the dinner table. continue reading...
The recommended daily calorie intake for nursing women is about 330 calories (or roughly 1/4) more than what they consumed before pregnancy. Here are our tips for getting those calories the smart way from Parents.com continue reading...
They say that the best way to teach your child healthy habits it by teaching them when they’re young. This can go for making their bed, learning their manners and eating correctly. continue reading...
Pregnancy can be uncomfortable for mothers to be when they’re suffering from morning sickness and heart burn. continue reading...
GORDONSVILLE, Va., April 21 /PRNewswire/ — A new study funded by Health Canada and other organizations has proven a direct correlation between dietary consumption of the omega-3 DHA* and enhanced infant development. The study, which was supervised by Universite Laval researchers and published in the Journal of Pediatrics, reveals DHA consumed during the last months of pregnancy boosts an infant’s sensory, cognitive, and motor development.
The research team reached its conclusion by first measuring the amount of DHA concentration in the umbilical cord blood of 109 infants. continue reading...
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ — EnergyNow!, an alliance comprised of leading authorities in the physical education, nutrition and fitness technology fields, today announced the recipients of the EnergyNow! grants to help middle schools combat childhood obesity.
The results-based grant program will strengthen the current physical education program at winning schools by providing physical education teachers with the tools, resources, and professional development needed to collect, monitor and assess student performance. With the use of Polar heart rate monitors and assessment technology, teachers will have a clear understanding of each student’s fitness and skill levels and will be able to monitor their progress throughout the year while measuring the program’s effectiveness. continue reading...
FRESNO, CA–(Marketwire - August 9, 2007) - Back to school season is a great time to get the entire family back-in-shape, especially the kids. A recent nationwide study conducted by researchers at Ohio State and Indiana University found that kids actually pack on more pounds during the summer break than during the school year. That’s why California Raisins and celebrity fitness trainer Valerie Waters are teaming up to help families earn an “A+” in healthy living this back to school season.
“Living fit and healthy should be a family affair,” said Waters. “Parents need to be healthy role models and make nutrition and fitness a priority when it comes to day-to-day family activities.” continue reading...
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 26 /PRNewswire/ — Gerber Products Company announced today it is teaming up with actress Alison Sweeney to help educate moms about toddler nutrition. Sweeney, mother of two-year-old son Ben, is the new host of the NBC’s hit reality show The Biggest Loser and well-known for her Emmy Award-winning role as Sami Brady on the network’s daytime drama Days of our Lives.
“When Gerber shared its findings from a recent survey of moms, I was shocked to learn that many toddlers weren’t getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in a day,” Ms. Sweeney said. “As the mother of a two- year-old, I’m thrilled at the opportunity to talk to parents about how they can positively affect their toddlers’ eating habits, which may impact the food choices they make as adults.” continue reading...
