Nutrition

Baby Care :: Nutrition for infants – Preschool: Ages 3 to 6

By age three, some toddlers may have moved past establishing independence, but others will still be saying ‘no’ very vigorously. It is a good time to introduce a variety of finger foods after checking with the parent about allergies. Developmentally, toddlers are working on setting boundaries; so, the best approach might be to appeal to their curiosity without insisting that they try new food. This age can also be fearful, so don?t be dismayed if a child rejects a food due to its appearance or texture. Another day will provide another try!

Baby Care :: Nutrition for infants – Elementary School-Aged Children

Nutrition for children ages six, seven, and eight is best examined from the individual rather than the age perspective. While eight-year-olds have a better sense of future than younger children, some eight-year-olds will complain when their lunch or snack is delayed or changed without notice. All three ages are deep into skill development and can be encouraged to help prepare food (creatively) for the other children. Sevens and eights are more likely to respond to requests to model good manners than a six-year-old will be. Six-year-olds who come to day care after school will tend to be tired and need a nutritious snack that rejuvenates their energy. Snacks for seven- and eight-year-olds can be a time of talking and relaxing.

Nutrition :: What are the Nutritional Needs?

What is our responsibility in the nutrition game? Just because we see the latest advertisement about a particular vitamin and decide the symptoms of deficiency apply to us, does not mean we need to rush out and purchase the product. Do we understand what our nutritional requirements are, how to fulfill those requirements, and how to look for real nutritional value in our foods?

Diabetes :: Weight Loss Improves Bladder Control in Women with Prediabetes

Losing a modest amount of weight through dietary changes and increased physical activity reduces the occurrence of urinary incontinence (UI) in women with prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet diabetic. This finding comes from a new study, published in the February issue of Diabetes Care, of women who participated in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a landmark clinical study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Diet :: High Fiber Diet or Low Fat Diet – which diet is best?

A high fiber diet helps you lose more weight than you may think. In a study, those on a high fiber diet were half as likely to become obese, according to nutrition researcher Megan McCrory. “Fiber doesn’t contain any calories, yet it contains bulk, so when people consume fiber, they consume few calories. So, the trick is learning where the high fiber sources are and seeking them out.”

Diet :: How much fiber does one need?

While the American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes type 2 consume about 25 grams of fiber per day, Dr. Anderson, whose research helped establish fiber’s role in controlling diabetes, suggests a higher intake of as much as 50 grams of dietary fiber per day, derived from a variety of foods and high fiber diet.

Heart Disease :: Whole grains may reduce heart risk in elderly

Older adults who regularly eat whole grains like high-fiber cereals and cooked oatmeal may be less likely to develop a cluster of conditions that raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.