Smart Food Shopping Tips For Healthier Kids
August 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under How to get Kids to Eat Great
By Christine Wood, MD
When we walk into the grocery store and see all the choices available, it can be an overwhelming experience. With over 12,000 new processed food choices introduced each year into the United States, no wonder we are overwhelmed! When I walk by that fruit roll-up section, I realize how food choices have expanded and how many choices are marketed to children. Here I present a few principles of how to shop smart for the family. Read more
Fighting Media Influence On Your Kids
August 3, 2009 by admin
Filed under How to get Kids to Eat Great
Christine Wood, M.D.
The American Academy of Pediatrics now urges no television watching for children under two years of age and a maximum of one to two hours a day of good quality TV and video or computer games combined for older children. More TV time means a higher risk of obesity in children.
My recommendations are to work hard to limit television under two years and time watching television or other computer games, etc. to no more than 2 hours combined.
Here are some general recommendations to help you set limits with your kids. Read more
Picky Eaters
April 24, 2009 by barryk
Filed under How to get Kids to Eat Great, Mind & Body
By Christine Wood, MD
Picky eaters in preschoolers are one of the most common feeding problems I am asked about in my pediatric practice. How many times have you faced these scenarios in your home? Read more
Brighter, Brainier Babies with Healthy Fats
April 23, 2009 by admin
Filed under How to get Kids to Eat Great
By Christine Wood, M.D.
What parent doesn’t dream of having an intelligent baby and child? Are there things that a mother can provide in her diet and in her baby’s diet that may promote a smarter baby? Studies have shown that breastfed babies have higher IQ’s than those babies fed formula. Read more
Brighter, Brainier, Breakfasts
April 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under How to get Kids to Eat Great
By Christine Wood, MD
www.kidseatgreat.com
Do you ever skip breakfast because you are in a hurry or just not hungry? While 99 percent of 3rd graders say they eat breakfast, the number drops to 85% when these students reach the 8th grade. Breakfast feeds the brain and has been proven to enhance school performance. Read more
