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Cholesterol & Children
1:00 to Read | nutrition, diet, Daily Dose
Why it's important to know your child's cholesterol.

Sugary Drinks & Kids
1:15 to Read | obesity, diet, Daily Dose
Why you need to limit soft drinks.

When a Child Looks Yellow
1:15 to Read | food, diet, Daily Dose
What can you do if your child appears to be yellowish and they do not have jaundice?

Fiber: Best Food Choice for Healthy Teens
1:45 to Read | teens, study, health, fiber, diet
A new study shows that teens who eat a diet high in fiber are less likely to develop heart disease or Diabetes. Find out why in today's Kid's Dr Hot Topic.

Veggies: Let Your Child Choose!
1:30 to Read | study, Parenting, diet, children
Looking for ways to help your child learn to love veggies? We've got some great tips!
Surviving Picky Eating
diet, eating, food
It's been a busy day in the office and a lot of parents have had questions about picky eaters.
FDA Advisory Hearings: Food Dyes & ADHD
2:30 to Read | FDA, diet, children, behavior, adhd
Is there a connection between food dyes and ADHD?

Obese Children’s Poor Diet Linked to Heart Disease
children, diet, heart disease, obesity, Parenting
After reviewing the results, researchers noticed that the older teens showed signs of inflammation, insulin resistance – which can lead to diabetes- and oxidative stress, which can lead to blood vessel damage. Any one of these conditions could be a pre-curser to heart disease. If a child has all three, it becomes a very worrisome prospect for the child’s future health.
New Iron Recommendations for Children
AAP, diet, eating, food
A new study says many U.S. children are iron deficient. How much iron do children need to stay healthy? New recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Early Puberty and Bone Health
1:50 to Read | diet, exercise, puberty, study, teens
Strong bones build a solid frame for your child later in life. Know the facts on bone health.