Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the ...

Parenting doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all instruction manual. Even seemingly simple, daily tasks, such as providing meals for your child, can be stressful. Research shows that 13–22% of children ...

Mary K Hoodhood founded Kids Food Basket in 2002. They serve meals to thousands of West Michigan children.

Exposure to junk food advertisements (relative to non-food) results in children and adolescents consuming significantly more calories during the day, regardless of the type of media advertising, ...

Adults don't always realize how the language we use at home, in school, in sports, in the media and in everyday conversations can contribute to body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem. A new resource ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your child's pediatrician can help you know if your kiddo is on track for meeting important growth markers. If your child is ...

As a community pediatrician with firsthand experience, I've observed an enduring curiosity among parents and caretakers about food, nutrition and health. I have also sadly met families who struggle to ...

Food hoarding is a behavior that can perplex and worry parents. Finding hidden stashes of snacks and perishables in a child’s room can raise concerns about their well-being. Understanding why children ...

Doctors and dietitians at Children's National Hospital in D.C. are prescribing some patients nutritious foods in an effort to fight disease. A team of dietitians at the hospital unloaded the week's ...