Can a Website Help Kids with Weight Problems? New Study Shows Promise
Researchers tested a new online program called Dynamo Kids to help families with children who struggle with weight. The program was offered at a safety-net …
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How Hospitals Help Families Get Food They Need
Researchers studied a program at a children's hospital that helps families who struggle to afford food. They screened over 1,000 families and found that more …
Read MoreWhy Kids in Mediterranean Countries Are Ditching Healthy Food
Researchers looked at 12 different studies to understand why children in Mediterranean countries are eating less healthy Mediterranean food and more fast food …
Read MoreGrowing Your Own Food Helps Families Eat Better
Researchers in Tajikistan discovered that when families grow more types of food on their farms, they eat a wider variety of healthy foods. The study followed …
Read MoreLong Commutes May Hurt Your Diet and Your Family's Health
A new study from China looked at whether spending a lot of time commuting to work affects what people eat. Researchers found that workers with longer commutes …
Read MoreHow a 9-Week Diet Plan Helped Overweight Kids Get Healthier
Researchers in Poland tested whether helping kids eat better could improve their health. Sixty-eight children aged 7-12 who weighed more than they should …
Read MoreWhat Puerto Rican Families Ate in 1966 Tells Us About Health Trends
Researchers looked back at what Puerto Rican families ate in 1966 to understand their nutrition and health. They studied 877 families living in both cities and …
Read MoreHow Becoming a Dad Changes What Food Men Keep at Home
Researchers in the UK followed 14 first-time fathers from pregnancy through their baby's birth to understand how they set up their kitchens and food choices. …
Read MoreSpecial Diet for Rare Condition Doesn't Cause Eating Problems
Children and young adults with a rare genetic condition called MCADD need to follow a special diet to stay healthy. Doctors worry that strict diets during …
Read MoreCan Kids Thrive on Plant-Based Diets? What a New Study Found
Researchers in the Czech Republic studied 95 families—some eating only plants, some eating plants plus dairy/eggs, and some eating meat—to see how different …
Read MoreFree Veggie Vouchers Help Families Eat More Healthy Produce
Researchers tested a new program called Veggie Vouchers designed to help families with limited money buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a discount through …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods Are Harming Kids' Health
A new comprehensive review shows that ultra-processed foods—like packaged snacks, sugary cereals, and fast food—make up about two-thirds of what American …
Read MoreWhat's in Your Kitchen Shapes Your Eating Habits
Researchers studied 148 caregivers to understand how the foods available at home influence eating habits. They found that when fruits and vegetables are …
Read MoreWhy Your Eating Habits Stay the Same (And Your Kids' Do Too)
Researchers followed families for 6 years to understand how people develop healthy eating skills. They discovered that the way adults and children approach …
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