We have been discussing healthy snacking this month, and that research found some babies as young as 8 months are getting too much sodium in their diet from processed foods. Many mums know their families should be eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables but may wonder where to begin. Here are tips for increasing fruit and vegetable inake at family meals: (more…)
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Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake at Family Meals
Thursday, August 18th, 2011UK Study Finds 70% of 8 Month Olds Consuming too Much Salt
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011We have recently been discussing snacking and how to choose healthy snacks for your family on the go because not all snacks are created equally. Many of the processed snack foods on the market are high in added sugars, fats, and salt but typically not something babies need to worry about just yet. However, a recent study found that mums should be concerned about their baby’s salt intake as 8 month old babies in the UK are eating too much sodium. (more…)
Healthy Eating on the Go
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
As recently discussed, more kids are eating prepared and fast foods, which are not helping maintain a healthy weight. Even though it is summertime, parents still find themselves ‘on the go’ with vacations, daily outings, kids’ activities, play dates, and fun in the sun. Just because you are on the go doesn’t mean you can’t eat healthy. Here are some tips for healthy eating on the go: (more…)
Policies that Promote Healthy Eating, Activity, and Sleep are needed to curb Obesity in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Monday, July 25th, 2011Mum Mum’s advocates the importance of instilling healthy eating habits in the first 3 years of life, which can lay the groundwork for future health. This mantra is consistently being backed by new research over the past few years. The studies are telling us that even expecting mums should be on a healthy diet to prevent future obesity, yet other sad statistics show that the message still isn’t getting out as childhood obesity rates continue to rise. A recent report from the Institute of Medicine is now putting the responsibility on policy makers. (more…)
Vitamin D Supplements found to be Safe for Pregnant Women
Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Vitamin D Supplements found to be Safe for Pregnant Women
Vitamin D has come a long way, baby. As we learn more about the wonders of vitamin D, the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) or minimum amount of vitamins and minerals we should consume daily, continues to increase. In 2010, the DRI for vitamin D was increased from 400 IU (international units) to 600 IU daily. High levels of vitamin D were once thought to be toxic, but more and more research concludes ‘optimum’ levels far surpass even the current DRI. It was also previously thought that expecting women should not take extra vitamin D but a recent study found that is yet another vitamin D misconception. (more…)
Community Seeks to Raise Awareness on Baby Health and Safety Issues
Friday, July 1st, 2011
This month we have been discussing baby safety, a topic with a different set of parameters during the summer. New parents can be sure find plenty to worry about any time of the year and as mum’s always say you never stop worrying about your child. A coalition of East Coast residents are launching a new initiative for 4 important baby health and safety issues hoping to spread the word even before baby is born. (more…)
Managing Kids’ Food Allergies
Friday, June 3rd, 2011If it seems a lot more kids have food allergies these days that is because they do; the number has gone up 18% over the past decade and managing food allergies is an important part of childhood nutrition. Of course the amount and type of ‘food allergy friendly’ foods rapidly increased as well leaving mums of food allergic kids with many more grocery options. What has remained the same, however, is managing food allergies. Food allergy research will continue but it will be sometime before food allergies are eradicated or entirely preventable. Review our Understanding Food Allergies posts if you are new to food allergy information or have a newly diagnosed food allergic child, and here some tips for all mums to help manage kids’ food allergies: (more…)
U.S. Pushes School Cafeterias towards Healthier Offerings
Thursday, May 19th, 2011As a mum you want what is best for your child and try to get your baby off to the healthiest start possible. There are, however, times when you cannot control what your child is being fed particularly when the school aged years start and your child is eating lunch at the cafeteria. While we all may have fond memories of our school lunch ladies, what is being served isn’t ultimately up to them but rather what school district funding will allow. With the childhood obesity epidemic on the rise, the government is finally stepping in to make kid’s school lunches healthier. (more…)
8 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Kids
Friday, May 6th, 2011We have been talking an awful lot lately about how important healthy eating during pregnancy is, yet if you already have children know that it is never too early (or too late) to start teaching your little ones how to make smart food choices. More and more studies are showing that early childhood eating habits can affect health status well into adulthood so here are 8 ways to encourage healthy eating habits in your kids: (more…)
New Link between Mother’s Pregnancy Diet and Offspring’s Chances of Obesity Found
Thursday, May 5th, 2011The research connecting mother’s diet during pregnancy and long term health status of her child continue to roll in, with yet another study finding a strong link between maternal diet and obesity. For several years now, health experts and researchers alike have been trying to find the roots of the current growing obesity epidemic, and as the study suggests it may start in the womb. (more…)
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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