Children and Supplements

Denise Scott

Is My Child Getting Enough Iron?

What is iron? Why is it important? Iron is a mineral our body uses to make hemoglobin, a protein in the red blood cells that carries...

Denise Scott

Food Additives Children Should Avoid (And How to Avoid Them)

We consume thousands of chemicals everyday, approved as food additives. In fact, more than 10,000 additives are approved by the U.S. Food...

Denise Scott

Artificial Sweeteners - Helpful or Hazardous?

I am devoting the articles for this month to the unhealthy items we are exposed to in our food and environment. My intent is to create...

Denise Scott

Omega-3 versus Omega-6 Fatty Acids - What’s the Difference?

You hear a lot these days about PUFAs - polyunsaturated fatty acids, specifically omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These two PUFAs are...

Denise Scott

Should Children Take Supplements?

What are supplements? Supplements can be anything given by mouth that is not in the form of food, including vitamins, herbal supplements,...

Denise Scott

Sports Nutrition for Kids

Girls' soccer team, an example of organized sports for kids Now that school sports are in full swing, I have put together some...