Growth & Nutrition Guide

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Jan 15, 2019

5 Lunch Packing Tips to Support Bone Growth for Children

It is well known that we all have a genetic potential to reach a certain height. In fact, 60 to 80 percent of height is determined by genetics. Did you know that nutrition can also largely impact if that potential is reached? Bone growth occurs in both length and density for the first three decades of life and the majority—if not all—of the increase in length occurs in the first two thirds of that time.... Read more

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Dec 02, 2018

10 Healthy Family Activities for the Holiday Season

The winter may be cold and snowy for most of the country, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy healthy family activities, both inside and out. However, as the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital points out, winter poses a few hindrances to exercise: “it’s cold, it’s dark earlier, and the couch is so inviting.”... Read more

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Oct 22, 2018

What You Need to Know About Average Height and Your Child

“Is my child average height?” That’s a question many parents ask themselves, and for good reason. A child’s short stature could indicate a medical problem. Children with short stature are in the third percentile or lower for their height and a short stature diagnosis is based on the growth chart your doctor uses.... Read more

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Oct 15, 2018

How Protein Helps With ADHD in Children

You’re always trying to help your ADHD child feel like their best selves, and diet is an important part of that. Studies have found that additive-free diets, with plenty of iron and omega 3s, are helpful for managing symptoms and supplementing medication. ... Read more

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Sep 10, 2018

How Much Protein Does a Kid Need? (Plus Fun Recipes!)

Protein is just as important for kids as it is for adults—if not, more-so. Protein provides kids’ growing bodies with the building blocks needed to become strong, smart and healthy.... Read more

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Aug 07, 2018

Back-to-School Nutrition Guide: How to Boost Brain Health

After a long summer off, it’s time for your child to jump back into learning. This makes fall an important time to focus on brain health, especially in their first eight years of life, which is the most important time for developing this important organ, according to the CDC.... Read more

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Jul 16, 2018

Growing Kids: Simple Things Parents Can Do to Help Them Along

Your kids are naturally growing a lot in their early years, but there are a number of factors at play that determine how well they grow and thrive, from getting enough protein to having good posture.... Read more