Nutrition News

Children who drank whole milk had lower BMI and higher vitamin D levels compared with children who drank low-fat or skim milk, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Reduced exposure to TV food advertisements in preschool-aged children may decrease the priming and reinforcement of dietary behavior that lead to obesity and energy-dense food preferences, according to published study findings in the journal Pediatrics.

The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Expert Committee on NAFLD have updated its clinical practice guidelines to reflect new recommendations on the screening, diagnosis and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease among children.

Most children consume more than the 2,300-mg recommended daily allowance of sodium, according to research findings recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  

Baby-led approaches to introducing solids in the diet resulted in safety outcomes similar to traditional methods, according to trial results published in Pediatrics.

Less than 9% of high schoolers engaged in the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to recent findings published in Pediatrics.

Using standing-based desks, as opposed to traditional sit-down desks, in classrooms for 2 consecutive years resulted in a significant decrease in BMI percentile, according to data published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Obesity counseling and guidance in primary care has little effect on BMI, and new practice guidelines and novel approaches are needed to address this, according to data published in Pediatrics.

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, as health officials across the United States shine a spotlight on what has been increasingly seen as a widespread epidemic, decades in the making.

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association suggests that children aged 2 to 18 years should consume no more than 25 g of added sugar per day.