Stop Drinking Your Calories
Sweetened Drinks Contain Harmful Ingredients There is a lot of talk about the evils of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
Diana King, M.D.
Special Diets
Prevent Obesity in Your 2 to 4 Year-Old Child
During the preschool years, take advantage of the great influence you have on the eating and activity environment of your
Bridget Swinney, MS, RD
Obesity Trends In Children
One of the greatest health concerns affecting our children is the epidemic of obesity and overweight. The Centers for Disease
Lucille Beseler, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
Health and Social Consequences of Overweight and Obesity
The health problems associated with accelerated weight gain in children include: Type 2 diabetes Fatty liver (which may lead to
Lucille Beseler, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
Health Problems Associated with Sweetened Drinks
Sodas, fruit juices, and sweetened beverages have very similar amounts of sugar and are typically considered to be “empty calories.”
Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, BC-ADM
Defining Overweight and Obesity: What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
The first step in assessing weight status is to determine the Body Mass Index (BMI). Body Mass Index (BMI) is
Lucille Beseler, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
Can a Vegetarian Diet be Healthy for My Child?
If you’re child or teen is interested in a vegetarian diet, educate yourself on these vegetarian basics to make sure
Diana King, M.D.
The Gluten-Free Diet
Learn about the gluten-free diet, reasons why it is important for someone with Celiac Disease to follow it, and simple
Diana King, M.D.
How to Feed Your Picky Eater
When one of my daughters was a small child she lived for a brief time on cereal, toast, and raisins,
Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN
