Blueberries may boost memory, concentration in children
A new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming wild blueberries may help children’s memory and concentration. IFT Daily News
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Children in China may not be eating enough variety
A Nestlé Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Growth (MING) study that was presented at the 2015 Asian Congress of Nutrition shows that a lack of variety in diet is creating … Continue Reading →
Plant-based diet may reduce heart disease risk in obese children
A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics shows that obese children who begin a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet may lower their risk of heart disease through improvements in their … Continue Reading →
One in five children receives food stamps
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s “2014 Current Population Survey’s Annual Social and Economic Supplement,” the number of children receiving food stamps remains higher than it was before the start … Continue Reading →
Guidelines for marketing food to children
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has published “Recommendations for Responsible Food Marketing to Children” to provide a comprehensive set of model definitions for food marketing practices directed to children. IFT … Continue Reading →
Obese children may crave more sugar
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that children who are obese may overeat because they crave more sugar than slimmer children. IFT Daily News
Energy drinks may pose health risk for young children
According to Bloomberg, a study presented at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting shows that more than half of calls to U.S. poison control centers about energy drinks are for … Continue Reading →
Examining food insecurity in U.S. children
Nearly 16 million U.S. children, or over one in five, live in households that are food insecure. IFT Daily News
FDA advises women, children to eat more fish
Pregnant women should eat more fish, according to the FDA and EPA’s revised fish consumption advice. read more Supermarket News
Children who cook with parents may consume more veggies
A study published in the journal Appetite shows that children who help to prepare their own meals may eat more vegetables than those who are not involved in cooking. IFT … Continue Reading →