Health Topics
The health articles published on this site are scientific reviews of topics relevant to your practice. Articles span important child health areas including nutrition, allergy avoidance, immunity development, digestive comfort, obesity, and more.
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Research increasingly points to the benefit of positive parental modeling in promoting good nutrition and general healthy habits. Studies show that parents must commit to creating a consistent, positive eating environment and encourage children’s... Learn More
Digestibility
Dietary fiber is linked to improved GI function, healthy weight management, and a lower risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. A diet with adequate amounts of fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans will... Learn More
Allergy
Childhood allergies are of increasing concern to parents and health professionals alike. Whether a food or respiratory allergy, these conditions pose unique challenges in regard to prevention, diagnosis and management. The research literature is... Learn More
Immunity
Early nutrition plays a large role in ensuring GI and systemic health. Research continues to study the potential benefits of supplementing with both pro- and prebiotics. Building childhood immunity is also advanced through the administration of... Learn More
Brain and Cognitive
Emerging research supports the important role that the omega-3 fatty acid DHA plays in neurological development. It has been implicated in brain development, visual development, cardiovascular health and psychomotor development. Provided by mother... Learn More
Obesity
Health professionals can help parents reduce the risk of childhood obesity by encouraging parents to listen to their child’s hunger and fullness cues, offer a wide variety of healthy foods, and model positive lifestyle and eating choices. In... Learn More
Food Safety
As infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to food borne illness, keeping food safe to eat should be a priority for this age group. But with the globalization of today’s market, this task is not an easy one. Consumers are eating a... Learn More
Organic Foods
Health professionals can take a lead role in empowering consumers by providing education to help meet their top priorities, such as safety, nutrition, and eco-friendliness, at a reasonable cost. Answering questions about the current controversies... Learn More
