A Brief History of Eating Disorders
Consumer

The author of this article wished to remain anonymous.

Some people do not realize how far back eating... >>>

On the Teen Scene, Good News About Good Nutrition

You've heard it all before. For as long as you can remember, your parents, your teachers, perhaps even your doctor, have been telling you to eat your vegetables, limit sweets, drink your... >>>

Cause of Increased Soda Consumption

A major cause of increased soft drink consumption is the increasing size of soft drink containers. Twelve-ounce cans are being replaced with 20-ounce bottles. Small fast-food servings ar... >>>

Teen Nutrition, Helping Teens Make Healthy Choices

By Laura Wilford
Special to the Journal Sentinel

April 25, 1999

Did you know:
Obesity is fast becoming an epidemic in the United States and... >>>

Serving Sizes

Most people know about the Food Guide Pyramid. They also know why we need to eat food from each of the five groups each day. Many also know the number of servings from each group that ar... >>>

Should I give my kids calcium supplements?

Experts believe calcium should come from food sources whenever possible. However, if you think your children are not getting adequate calcium from their diet, you may want to consider a ... >>>

But my kids do not like milk

Drinking milk isn't the only way to enjoy its benefits. For example, try making soup and oatmeal or other hot cereals with milk instead of water. Pour milk over cold cereal for breakfast... >>>

How can I help keep my kids bones healthy?

The same healthy habits that keep your kids going--and growing--will also benefit their bones. One of the best ways to encourage healthy habits in your children is to be a good role mode... >>>