Turn Your NEAT On
What happens when we move our bodies a bit more throughout the day? Read what Dr. James Levine has found
Rachelle Bross, PhD, RD
Nutrition and Weight
There are many influences on kids weight, including eating habits, exercise, genetics, sleep, body image, health habits, family influence, food marketing, and beverages. Learn where you can make a difference.
An Overweight Child is a Family Affair
Learn how to keep it positive and keep the focus on how the family is going to make healthier choices,
Heather Mangieri, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN
Revealed! Alarming Facts about Teens Sugar Intake
Is your teen consuming too much sugar? Learn how you can help them make good choices and reduce sugar intake!
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Tips for College Students’ Healthy Weight Management
Help your college-age children prevent obesity and chronic disease by teaching them these tips for how to develop healthy eating
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Sugary Drink Advertising to Kids
Sugary drink marketing to youth has made some progress but there remains much room for improvement. Food Advertising to Children
The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity
How to Stop Companies from Marketing Sugary Drinks to Kids
Here are some changes that we need to see and steps parents can take to make a difference in their
The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity
Saying No to Fad Diets as a Family
Learn why parents need to watch out for fad diets influence on families and kids! If you’ve fallen for a
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
N is for Nutrition: Childhood Obesity and Schools
The average American child spends over 1,600 hours in the school environment a year — it is no wonder that
Logan Harper
Why Trash Talking Your Body is a No-No
Children who hear their parents speak negatively about their bodies and who observe disordered eating patterns in their parents may
Rachel Yam, MS, RD, CDN
