Category Archives: Child Nutrition

Babies who are still drinking from a bottle at 2 years of age may be prone to obesity by the time they turn 5 years old. Experts agree that obesity prevention should begin before children enter school. But due to … Continue reading →

As infants, the nutritional requirements of babies are met with breast milk and formulas. But, as they grow, their requirements too increase. Toddlers require more nutrition than what is offered by breast milk and formulas. At this stage, you may think … Continue reading →

These days with everyone so busy, moms are probably thinking about Healthy Eating and Diets for Kids. So how then do you get your kids to eat healthy foods? With all the fast food choices sometimes it seems almost impossible … Continue reading →

These days with everyone so busy, moms are probably thinking about HealthyEating and Diets for Kids. So how then do you get your kids to eat healthy foods? With all the fast food choices sometimes it seems almost impossible to get your … Continue reading →

Your toddler needs lot of fish for brain and nerve development. ”First, babies need a lot of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish for brain, nerve, and eye development, and when they switch from breast milk or formula to solid food,” said … Continue reading →

Babies born with the help of forceps or a suction cup are more likely to have emotionalproblems, a study has revealed. Forceps or a suction cup is used in case the labour is prolonged and complications may have developed. The study by Chinese researchers reinforces previous … Continue reading →

A research has revealed that babies born by caesarean are calmer and more peacefulascompared to babies born normally. Researchers said that babies who are born through a difficult birth involving forceps or a suction cup are more likely to develop behavioral problems than … Continue reading →

A new study at the Tel Aviv University suggests that strep throat – a common infection in children – can lead to brain dysfunction and OCD. Prof. Daphna Joel and her team of researchers have scientifically demonstrated that strep throat … Continue reading →

Chemicals found in wall paints and cleansers could practically double children’s risk of developing asthma and hayfever. Researchers from Karlstad University, Sweden, found youngsters had up to 180 per cent greater risk of developing allergies if they were exposed to … Continue reading →

Chemicals found in wall paints and cleansers could practically double children’s risk of developing asthma and hayfever. Researchers from Karlstad University, Sweden, found youngsters had up to 180 per cent greater risk of developing allergies if they were exposed to … Continue reading →

Adolescence is a stage of transition from dependence to independence, and as such, teenagers have to battle raging hormones, body image issues, peer pressure, assignments and parental expectations. The reproductive apparatus of growing girls is maturing, and is particularly vulnerable … Continue reading →

Tummy ache is very common among little children. This tummy ache makes your child unhappy and unwilling to consume sufficient food or even decreases the intake of water to a greater extent. Usually these tummy aches are treated with the … Continue reading →

Primary school children, who drink caffeine-packed energy drinks for breakfast are at risk of heart damage, doctors have warned. Students as young as 10 are snapping up at least two cans at a time on their way to school, lured by special offers … Continue reading →