Child Weight

Infants who sleep longer through the night and with fewer interruptions may be less likely to become overweight during their first six months of life, says a study from the Rise and SHINE (Sleep Health in Infancy & Early Childhood),…
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Introducing more movement into lessons can help kids lose weight and get healthier, says a study by the researchers from University College London. It is the first scientific assessment of the impact that reducing sedentary behaviour in the…
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The prevalence of excess weight and obesity in children has increased in recent decades and has become a global health concern. Excess weight affects one in three children worldwide. Children with obesity face a higher risk of developing…
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Next time you're packing lunch for your kid, consider this: Only three types of packaged fruit snacks like dried fruit, fruit puree and canned fruit with juice, meet the recommendations for high-nutrition snacks set by dietary guidelines.…
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Some parents believe that they should put overweight children on a diet. Weight management experts believe that if a child is gaining so much weight that he is showing co-morbidities like high blood pressure, hypolipoproteinemia, and high…
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Child obesity is a complex problem that requires complex solutions, says research from the University of Sydney. Researchers have found that children with parents who haven’t finished high school and who experience social disadvantage have…
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All your efforts to help your child eat well and maintain a healthy weight will fail if they eat wrong for lunch. School cafeteria do not always provide healthy food. A balanced lunchbox is the answer. Be sure that your child's nutrients…
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New research from the Aston University found that bored children, as young as four, consume 79% more calories than when they’re in a neutral mood. The researchers found that if parents reported using food to soothe their child’s emotions…
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According to new research from Aston University, UK, children fall broadly into four eating categories, and parents feed their children differently depending on those categories. The four categories are 'avid', 'happy', 'typical', and…
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Adapting certain recipes can help boost nutritional value for your children’s lunch box meals. You could add chia seeds, flaxseed oil, greens, extra chopped vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices to your dishes. Get creative. Make…
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