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Eat the colors of the rainbow! The more color on your plate, the better! This nutrition advice is aimed at helping consumers eat more fruits and vegetables. However, if you take a look at our nation’s food supply, many processed foods would also...
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Parenting
The term “food security” means that people at all times have access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life. Anything less than that is referred to as food insecurity. In 2012, 14.5 percent of households the United States were food insecure...
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Health
For most children, food intolerance begins with an intolerance to milk or soy in their first few months. As the child gets older and tries new foods, it’s possible food intolerance, especially common ones like eggs, milk, fish, gluten and peanuts,...
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Health
If you’re one of the millions of parents who have a child with food allergies, and you’re thinking about having another baby, you’re probably wondering, “Is there anything I can do to prevent allergies in my new baby?” The answer: yes and no. We...
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Toddler
If you spend any amount of time searching online for health information, you will no doubt discover sites claiming that you have “hidden” food allergies or intolerances. Name your favorite chronic ailment, i.e. headaches, bloating, acne, even brain...
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Health
Your child ate a handful of cashews at the neighbor’s party and now has blotchy cheeks and swollen lips. Another child drinks milk and has a blow-out bowel movement. In situations like this, it’s natural to wonder if your child has a food allergy....
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Health
If your child has a food allergy, knowing how to read an ingredients label could save his or her life. All parents of children with food allergies should know how to read an ingredients label, as it is a basic food allergy management technique. The...
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Blog
As a pediatric allergist, I receive a lot of questions from parents and physicians regarding food allergies. Whether it’s from the Internet, or even well-intentioned medical providers, misinformation is abundant. Here are some of the common myths I...
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Toddler
Toddlerhood can be a landmine of food jags, food refusal, and general picky eating, making parents even more intent on getting their toddlers to eat well. To this end, some parents will use food as a reward to get their children to eat. After all,...
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Toddler
Using rewards is a popular approach to motivating performance or desirable behavior. Rewards can certainly motivate people to continue along—or even improve—their performance path. But when food is used as a reward, things get complicated. The...
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Baby
There are plenty of healthy options for prepared baby foods, but that shouldn’t discourage you from making your own. Homemade baby food is a healthy and economical alternative to store bought baby food. In a recent survey, more than 70 percent of...
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Baby
Once your baby has graduated from a liquid diet at around 6 months, he will graduate to a highchair. While spoon-feeding is the natural next step, eventually your baby may be faced with many bite-size pieces of food. Initially he eats, scooping...
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Community
FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) released the Food Allergy Field Guide this week for families living with food allergies. It can be downloaded free from FARE’s website www.foodallergy.org/field-guide It has useful information for...
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Parenting
Many toddlers are ferociously finicky eaters, while others will eat almost anything — including pet food. From the toddler’s point of view, eating pet food makes sense. After all, the family pet seems to relish what’s in his food bowl, and toddlers...
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Baby
Starting finger foods is an exciting time for both you and your child. It’s a sign that your child is growing up and making the move to eating what the family eats. Essentially, finger foods are any solid food that your child can pick up and put in...
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Baby
There are many stages of feeding that toddlers go through. Some are still on baby food, while others eat table food with a limited variety. Some parents say their toddlers won’t eat what they eat, and others say they are afraid to offer table food...
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Baby
“When should I start baby cereal? What should I worry about? How should I proceed?” With all the noise surrounding baby food — homemade baby food, baby-led weaning, vegan diets for baby — it’s hard to know what, when, and how you should...
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Pregnancy
Food poisoning occurs when people eat or drink harmful microorganisms (bacteria, parasites, viruses), usually in contaminated food or drinking water. Food poisoning is especially important to avoid during pregnancy because the immune system is...
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Health
Food poisoning can be an uncomfortable and prolonged discomfort for adults, but in an infant or child, food poisoning can be a serious condition. Food poisoning typically occurs when an infant or child consumes a food or drink that is contaminated...
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Health
One in every 13 American kids (about 6 million) has a food allergy. Put those kids together in one state, and it would be the 19th largest state in the country. When Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004...
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Toddler
Food coloring is everywhere, from colorful candies and snack foods to healthy yogurt, cheese, and juice. But how safe is it? Should parents worry about the safety of food coloring? It’s important to understand that the Food and Drug Administration...
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Toddler
Food groups may be confusing, but once you get the hang of them, they are your secret weapon for planning balanced, nutritious meals and snacks for your child. What are food groups? Food groups are categories of food that are similar in nutrients....
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Baby
By the time your baby is old enough to eat solid food, the decisions about which food to begin with seems monumental. One friend advises you to use iron-fortified cereal, while another warns you to steer clear of any cereal at all. It’s so...
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Health
Food allergies are quite common: one in 13 children under the age of 18 has at least one food allergy. However, a small subset of infants and children will have a different type of allergy that affects the gastrointestinal tract and can be severe...
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Baby
When you’re ready to introduce solid food, the goal is to increase food exposure so that by one year of age, your baby has eaten a wide variety of food and his or her dinner plate looks like yours: filled with the food everyone else is eating, with...
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Community
I have a 9 mo old who has an allergy to milk, peanuts, strawberries, & cashews; soaps, lotions, and perfumes; he is also a picky eater and will gag on anything he doesn’t like. If I keep trying to give it to him, he eventually gags to the...
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Baby
Nitrates are naturally occurring compounds that are used throughout the food and agriculture industries as food preservatives and fertilizers. They are also present in groundwater, and even some vegetables have naturally occurring nitrites. No...
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Health
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) causes red, dry, and itchy patches on the skin. It’s the most common chronic skin condition in children, affecting 10-20 percent of kids. It’s no secret that what we eat has a big impact on our overall health. And while...
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Health
As a parent, it is your right and responsibility to advocate for your child, whether in the classroom or on the playground. When it comes to your child’s food allergy, you have a unique opportunity to educate others in order to keep your child...
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Blog
Recently I was traveling home from a long week of work, and while waiting for my flight to depart, I noticed a young couple approach my packed gate area with their young toddler, whom I guessed to be about 18 months old. He was strapped into his...
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Baby
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid food to your baby that skips the step of traditional spoon-feeding. Throughout the US and Europe, BLW is becoming a popular “first food” approach to feeding babies. Baby-led weaning was...
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Toddler
Healthy eating habits start early—that’s the conclusion of a November 2014 study by University at Buffalo pediatrics researchers. The scientists studied how different parenting styles affected a toddler’s eating habits. They found that parents with...
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Baby
Sushi is considered a healthy eating option and its popularity is growing in the US. Many parents wonder if it is safe for their young child to eat sushi and when they can safely introduce it in the diet. According to the American Academy of...
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Toddler
Growing a healthy toddler means knowing which foods to offer and in what serving size. Studies show that parents may not always get the portions right. Sometimes they offer adult-sized portions, and other times they refuse second helpings when the...
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Baby
Does feeding your baby give you a nagging feeling that things aren’t going as well as planned? If your baby isn’t gaining weight as predicted, or if you’re struggling with the spoon, you might be unintentionally making these mistakes and...
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Baby
In 2012, Consumer Reports caused a stir when it released a report showing that many rice products, including food for infants and children, contained high levels of arsenic. Arsenic is a semi-metallic chemical found in water, soil, and some foods....
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Baby
Walk down the children’s aisle of almost any grocery store, and you will see an array of baby food pouches in nearly every food group. From yogurt to fruits and vegetables—even meats—feeding your child has never been easier for busy parents on the...
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Toddler
Nothing drives the parent of a young child crazier than picky eating. Parents try to beat picky eating by strategizing and out-maneuvering their toddler. The irony is that toddlers are almost always in the driver’s seat: if they don’t want to eat,...
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Toddler
Picky eating is a common, though frustrating, stage that many young children experience. When children only want the same foods over and over and reject a wide variety of food, it can cause stress for the entire family. Parents and caregivers can...
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Blog
Long before you have to worry about transitioning your baby into a “big girl” bed or (gasp!) into school, you’ll have another, much messier transition to handle: from drinking most of her food to actually eating solid food. When...
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Blog
From Halloween to New Year’s Day, there’s no denying that the holiday season is upon us and along with it, sugary treats and indulgent foods. For kids (and their parents), the abundance of sweets and special occasion foods can be overwhelming and a...
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Baby
At nine months of age, your baby is gaining more experience with solid foods, which means it’s about time to begin introducing “finger foods” — little diced bites of soft food — that your baby can attempt to pick up and eat. If you haven’t already,...
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Toddler
Have you have ever watched a television ad that made food look so tasty that you left home to get it or immediately called it in for delivery? You are not alone—food advertising works! The food industry is smart and knows how to appeal to not only...
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Toddler
About 12 percent of children have a food allergy, with cow’s milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, soy, wheat, fish, and crustacean shellfish being the most common. At this time, there is no known treatment for food allergies other than avoiding the...
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Health
Sending a child to preschool with a life-threatening food allergy can be frightening and overwhelming for any parent. However, by creating a partnership with your child’s school, you can hopefully feel you are sending him or her into a safe...
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Health
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Toddler
Many parents wonder if their children need multivitamins. Some parents are looking for relief in the feeding department, hoping a multivitamin will take the pressure off meals and snacks, while others are looking for an insurance policy to keep...
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Baby
Introducing solid food to your baby is exciting. It means you are both officially onto “older baby” endeavors and starting the process of getting your baby ready to eat real family food. Iron is a critical nutrient, especially in the first two...
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Baby
Now that your baby has more experience with solid foods, you might wonder which foods are “good” to introduce at this age and when it’s OK to introduce treats and snacks. First, it’s important to offer an increasing variety of soft table and finger...
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Health
It’s estimated that more than 7 million children suffer from a nut allergy, making nut allergies one of the most common (and potentially dangerous) food allergies. Most of these allergies are mild, but some nut allergies can be very severe and...
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Baby
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a controversial chemical used to make hard plastics (known as polycarbonate) and to line metal-based food and beverage containers, where it helps prevent rust and increases shelf life. BPA can be transferred to the food in...
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Baby
Food has calories, and while adults may wish them away, calories and nutrients are essential to your child’s health. But where do calories come from? Macronutrients — known as protein, fat, and carbohydrate — are the “big three” nutrients that...
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Toddler
Everybody seems pressed for time—so it’s not surprising that fast food is a staple in many families’ lives. In fact, about 83 percent of families hit the drive through at least once a week. If this sounds like you, here’s the good news: there are...
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Blog
Kids are picky. Some are really, really picky. Others are a little bit picky. Most are in between. I recently met a woman who complained about her son who was a picky eater. She was curious about why her twin boys were totally opposite in their...
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Baby
Baby-led weaning is a child-centered approach to feeding and transitioning from breastfeeding to a solid food diet. Allowing baby to set the pace — eat when hungry and stop when full — is a responsive feeding approach, one that has been positively...
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Baby
That first bite of solid food is a big step forward for babies and families alike. Transitioning from a pure liquid diet to solids is one of the first (of many) steps your baby will take toward independence. Like a lot of those steps, the first...
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Toddler
Picky eating is a developmental rite of passage. Almost every child will go through a picky eating phase—and all the ups and downs that go with it. Some will experience a very mild case of picky eating, while others may be picky eaters for years....
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Baby
As your little one nears the five-month mark, your pediatrician may have approached the subject of introducing solid foods into her diet. While the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusively breastfeeding through the first six...
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Toddler
It’s pretty normal for toddlers to say “no” to food. Refusal comes in all forms: shaking the head “no,” putting a hand up to signal “no,” or verbalizing the word are all ways your toddler may let you know he or she is not having what you’re...
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Toddler
Alicia’s son hated to eat. He wailed and became inconsolable whenever she introduced a meal. She was told his behavior was normal and to just keep exposing him to different baby foods. She tried and tried, but it didn’t improve. Going with her gut,...
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Baby
In the first year of your baby’s life there will be many changes. By the first year, many babies will have made the transition from sitting to crawling and maybe even walking. Sleep becomes more regular with predictable naps and sleeping through...
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Toddler
Grandparents seem to be famous for spoiling their grandchildren. When it comes to food, generally this means feeding grandchildren too many sweet treats, junk food, and sugary beverages. According to a 2014 study appearing in Eating Behavior,...
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Parenting
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Toddler
Most babies start their food experience at mother’s breast or on a parent’s lap. After they can sit, they will soon find themselves in a highchair. From there, they graduate to a booster seat at the family meal table, and then by preschool, a real...
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Toddler
For many parents, just around the time they’ve mastered breast or bottle-feeding, it’s time to think about introducing solid foods—which naturally leads to questions about how to start your baby off on the right foot with a healthy...
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Baby
If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, you may have been told there are certain foods you should avoid while nursing. Foods that often seem to top the list include spicy foods, citrus fruits, and “gassy” foods (like broccoli). Here’s...
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Toddler
Raising a good eater may feel like a rollercoaster at times—sometimes your child will enthusiastically try new healthy foods, and sometimes he or she will refuse to eat anything. And naturally, if your child isn’t eating, the worry and desire to...
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Toddler
During the first two years of life, your child’s brain grows faster than it will at any other time during his or her life. To maintain this very rapid growth, the brain needs certain nutrients, including healthy fats, DHA, iron, and certain...
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Toddler
The market for “organic” food is booming in the United States as consumers look for safer and healthier options. According to industry sources, the organic segment of the produce industry is the fastest growing segment of the market. But what is...
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Health
When your child has frequent runny noses, constant sneezing, or a tummy ache after eating certain foods, it can be tempting to dismiss these symptoms as just an allergy. In most cases, allergies are a minor annoyance without lasting health...
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Baby
Although the final verdict is out regarding the safety of Bisphenol A, or BPA, in a young child’s diet, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently recommends minimizing children’s exposure to BPA. BPA is used to make hard plastics and to line...
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Toddler
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for bone health, so getting enough is key, especially during childhood and particularly if you have a food allergy. Allergies to milk, eggs, or fish can make meeting the daily vitamin D requirements a challenge....
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Toddler
It’s snack time at preschool. You know that a wonderful learning experience happens for your child at snack time. Your preschooler gets to pour his or her own drink, serve himself or herself food, and eat in a social environment, all of which...
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Toddler
If you’re struggling with a hard-headed toddler who won’t eat what’s best or a preschooler who is on a peanut butter jag, you might worry that your child’s diet is deficient and think you should provide vitamin supplements or a multivitamin....
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Baby
You’ve got a picky eater on your hands, and if you’re like most parents, you’re wondering what you should do, if anything, to manage this. You’ve heard the pat advice: don’t worry about it; this is a normal stage; your child will grow out of it....
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Baby
Trying to read your baby’s cues can be confusing. When your baby cries and wiggles and fusses, what does that mean? Is he or she wet? Bored? Or hungry? One thing is sure: you need to understand what these signs mean, especially when it comes to...
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Pregnancy
When you have Gestational Diabetes, making healthy food choices is one of the best ways you can manage your blood glucose while providing enough nutrients to you and your growing baby. This doesn’t mean you have to go on a boring,...
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Toddler
You’ve been dreading this day and hoping it would never come. Praying your efforts at introducing a wide variety of food would save you from this day — the day your toddler says no to veggies. Not only does your picky eater say no, he or she...
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Health
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the formation of bones as well as overall health, so getting enough is important, especially if your child has a food allergy. In children, low vitamin D may cause rickets (a softening of the bone resulting in...
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Baby
Baby-led weaning is one way to start solids with your baby. It involves skipping the spoon and allowing your baby to self-feed solids that are prepared in graspable and dissolvable forms, such as sticks of cooked meat or ripe fruit cut into wedges...
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Baby
Parents are naturally concerned about what to feed their babies, but new research is showing that how you feed your baby is just as important as what’s in the bottle or the bowl. In fact, researchers are finding that parents who ignore their baby’s...