How Schools Can Help Stop Childhood Weight Problems
Schools do much more than teach math and reading—they could be powerful places to help kids stay healthy and prevent weight problems. This research suggests …
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What Really Works to Stop Kids From Getting Overweight
Researchers looked at dozens of studies about ways to prevent babies and toddlers from becoming overweight. They found that some strategies work better than …
Read MoreKids Who Move Better Stay Healthier: What Science Shows
A major review of 47 scientific studies found that children who are better at basic movement skills—like running, jumping, and throwing—tend to have healthier …
Read MoreWhat Do Kids and Parents Really Think About Healthy Eating Rules?
Researchers looked at three studies from Australia that asked kids, teens, and families what they think about rules to help them eat healthier. Instead of just …
Read MoreHow Mom's Health During Pregnancy May Help Kids Stay at Healthy Weight
Researchers followed families to understand whether mothers who had trouble managing blood sugar and fat during pregnancy could help their children avoid …
Read MoreHow Package Design Tricks Kids Into Thinking Junk Food Is Healthy
A new study looked at how children judge whether packaged foods are actually good for them based on what the package looks like. Researchers found that kids …
Read MoreCan Nurseries Help Kids Eat Better and Move More?
Researchers tested a program called NAPSACC UK designed to help nurseries and early childhood centers improve children's nutrition and physical activity …
Read MoreCan Exercise Before Pregnancy Help Prevent Childhood Obesity?
Researchers reviewed 41 studies to understand whether parents who exercise before getting pregnant have healthier children. While exercise before pregnancy …
Read MoreHow Schools Can Help Kids Eat Better and Move More
Researchers tested a school program called PEDAL that teaches kids about healthy eating and staying active. They talked to 16 students and 7 teachers about …
Read MoreFree Fruits and Veggies Help Kids Eat Healthier
Researchers studied a program that gave families free fruits and vegetables plus cooking lessons to see if it would help kids eat better. Over six months, 176 …
Read MoreTeaching Kids to Cook: A New Way to Help Them Stay Healthy
Doctors are discovering that teaching children and parents how to cook healthy meals can help kids make better food choices and stay healthier their whole …
Read MoreNew School Program Fights Childhood Obesity With Mixed Results
Researchers tested a new program called ProudMe designed to help kids maintain healthy weights in schools that don't have many resources. The program included …
Read MoreSchool Nutrition Programs Work Better With Environmental Changes
Researchers studied how different types of nutrition education programs affected what kids eat in California schools. They compared schools that only taught …
Read MoreCan Home Visits Help Babies Stay at Healthy Weights?
Researchers in Denmark are testing a new program called Bloom that helps families with babies and toddlers develop healthy eating and activity habits from …
Read MoreNew Blood Test Could Help Catch Metabolic Problems in Kids Early
Researchers tested different blood markers to see which ones best predict metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that increase disease risk—in nearly …
Read MoreWhy Rich and Poor Kids Drink Very Different Beverages
Researchers in Belgium studied what drinks children aged 8-11 years consume every day and found big differences based on their family's income and education …
Read MoreCan Restaurants Help Kids Choose Healthier Meals?
American children eat too much fast food that's high in calories, sugar, and salt. Researchers tested whether restaurants could help kids make healthier …
Read MoreStop Childhood Obesity Before Age 2: What Science Says Works
Scientists have discovered that the first 1000 days of life—from before birth through age 2—is a critical time to prevent childhood obesity. A major European …
Read MoreHome Program Didn't Help Kids Lose Weight, Study Finds
Researchers tested whether a 6-month home-based program could help prevent weight gain in young children and their parents. The program focused on healthy …
Read MoreCan a Smartphone App Help Parents Raise Healthier Kids?
Researchers are testing a new smartphone app called "Good Start Matters" designed to help parents work together to encourage healthy eating, exercise, and less …
Read MoreWhy Hispanic Families Need Better Health Research Representation
Hispanic families in the United States are often left out of health studies, even though their children face higher rates of obesity. Researchers partnered …
Read MoreSchool Program Helps Kids Stay Healthy Weight in China Study
Researchers in China tested a new program to help kids maintain healthy weights by involving schools, families, and doctors working together. The study …
Read MoreTeaching Kids About Food Helps Them Eat Healthier
Researchers tested whether teaching elementary school students about nutrition and emotions could help them make better food choices. They worked with 635 …
Read MoreWhat Makes Kids' Weight-Loss Programs Actually Work?
Researchers looked at over 200 studies testing different ways to help kids stay at a healthy weight. They found that programs work better when they're fun, …
Read MoreCan Mediterranean Diet Stop Kids From Getting Overweight?
Researchers are testing whether teaching young children about Mediterranean eating habits and getting them to exercise more can prevent obesity. The study, …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Fitness Help Kids' Hearts Stay Strong
Researchers studied 1,389 children in China to understand how eating well affects heart and metabolic health. They found that kids who ate healthier diets had …
Read MoreCan Community Programs Really Help Kids Stay at Healthy Weights?
Researchers looked at 37 different community programs designed to help children and teenagers avoid becoming overweight. These programs tried to make healthy …
Read MoreCan a Phone App Help Stop Babies From Getting Overweight?
Researchers are testing a new digital program called "Tiny Bites" designed to help childcare centers and parents feed babies in healthier ways during their …
Read MoreA Simple Class Lesson Helped Kids Eat Healthier
Researchers in Peru tested whether a short nutrition class could help 10-12 year old students make better food choices. They taught one group of students about …
Read MoreColorful Plate Tool Helps Kids Make Healthier Food Choices
Researchers tested a fun, colorful plate guide called Nutripiatto with 781 Italian children to see if it could help them eat better. The tool shows kids what …
Read MoreDoes Extra Protein for Babies Really Prevent Weight Gain?
Researchers looked at 20 studies involving babies aged 6-23 months to see if giving them more protein would help prevent obesity and keep them healthier. They …
Read MoreCan Schools Help Kids Eat Better and Stay Healthier?
Researchers looked at 51 different studies to see if changing school food environments and teaching kids about healthy eating actually works. They found that …
Read MorePreschool Programs Help Kids Move Better and Stay at Healthy Weights
Researchers tested a special program called CHAMP in 56 childcare centers to help preschoolers develop healthy eating and exercise habits. The program taught …
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