It’s all over the media…. It’s a matter of international concern… It threatens the future well-being of cultures, nations, and peoples. No, not AIDS. Not tuberculosis. Not anthrax. Not COVID-19. We’re talking about obesity in children. Innocent—appearing enough—although aesthetically negative, it has much more serious outcomes than might appear at first glance. We will discuss the causes and possible solutions of this worldwide epidemic.
Children
What Caffeine is doing to You and Your Child?
Caffeine is a drug that is heavily used in various forms all over the world. A concerning trend is the sharp rise in caffeine consumption among children and adolescents. An article by Jennifer Temple from the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at the University at Buffalo, shows the results of studies on the effects of caffeine in children. We will talk in this article about her findings.
What is Stressing Out Kids?
When people think about who gets stressed out, their last thought is kids. From an adult’s perspective, kids have nothing to stress about. They don’t pay bills, they don’t have to work, and all they do is hang around all day playing, chatting with friends and eating. So what is stressing them out? Theoretically, all […]
Developing Your Children’s Taste
Did you know that your child’s eating habits are largely determined by you? An adequate and balanced diet is not only linked to the child’s growth and development. It is also directly related to disease prevention and health promotion factors in adulthood. In this context, behavioral nutrition plays a fundamental role in guiding food choices […]