If you are like me, cooler weather often signals a change in eating habits. Gone are the fresh fruits of the summer and light meals full...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects about 1 in 25 US youth, ages 12-19, according to recent CDC statistics. This is about 1.3...

Did you know that diet can affect sleep, and sleep can affect eating habits? Adequate sleep is vital for all ages. The amount one needs...

The Endocrine Society recently updated its vitamin D recommendations. The last update was in 2011.  Picture of a drawing of the sun and...

In light of the recent E. coli outbreak, thought to be from raw onions served on quarter pounders from McDonald’s, I decided to write...

I recently listened to a panel discussion that took place in Washington, DC on 9/23/24, entitled American Health and Nutrition - A Second...

Did you know that fatty liver disease occurs in kids? In the past, we thought that fatty liver disease occurred from alcohol abuse and...

A common complaint is that healthy eating is great but not affordable for many. I argue that it can be! It doesn’t get much cheaper than...

This week’s article follows up on the last two weeks regarding fiber and anti-inflammatory eating. Since vegetables are crucial for...

Photo of many anti-inflammatory foods, including a variety of fruit and vegetables, arranged in the colors of the rainbow and the shape...

What is fiber? Photo of a number of high-fiber foods including fruit, veggies, nuts, legumes, and grains, with the word FIBER written on...

You are likely familiar with growth charts and have been told of your infant’s/child’s growth percentiles. These are critical pieces of...

Since school is in full swing and schedules are busy, now is the time to ensure your child gets a healthy start to their morning. This...

This article delves into the hormone, hormone derivative, and hormone receptor modulator supplements. These include: Anabolic agents...

Last week’s article was an introduction to performance supplements, reviewing general information and categories. Supplement use in youth...

Sports supplements are in the form of drinks, pills, gum, gummies, and powders. They are designed to build muscle or improve endurance....

I read a very recent article that stated there were roughly 1 million more children in the US diagnosed with attention...

Salt has been used for centuries to cure and preserve foods before refrigeration. Excessive salt intake typically wasn’t an issue before...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that lipid screening be done twice during childhood - once between 9-11 and again...

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a corn starch product that is an artificial sugar. Corn syrup, made from corn starch, is all glucose....