Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues seen in children, especially during early school years. While it may ...

Kids of different ages need different amounts of protein in their diets. Here, registered dietitians explain exactly how much your child should be eating.

Dr. Scott Hadland discusses a global trend of more and more children having high blood pressure, and steps parents can take to help prevent it.

Even temporary disruptions to the disbursement of SNAP benefits can harm American kids. While the effects of brief food ...

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

Drinking beverages sweetened with sugar can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, cavities, diabetes and other health problems. More than 20 years of public health campaigns significantly reduced ...

Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since 2000.

A new pilot RCT in children with celiac disease found that a single counselling session using a Gluten-Free Food Guide (GFFG) ...

2. Non-dairy: Green leafy vegetables (broccoli, bok choy, mustard greens, amaranth), soybean-based foods (soy milk, tofu, soy ...

Background: Pediatric obesity is a growing public health concern globally and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Understanding diet quality in relation to obesity risk is essential for developing ...

For a long time, type 2 diabetes was something adults had to worry about. Kids weren’t really part of that picture. But that has changed – and fast. Today, among young people diagnosed with diabetes, ...

Background: Cardiometabolic health in children has become a growing global concern due to its long-term association with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Diet ...