What Are Food Allergies? Milk, eggs, soy, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and shellfish are among the most common foods that cause allergies. Food allergies can cause serious and even deadly reactions. So it’s important to know how to recognize an allergic reaction and to be prepared if one happens. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a …
Healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks give kids the nutrients they need to do well in sports. Besides getting the right amount of calories, eating a variety of nutritious foods will help them play at their best. Nutritional Needs of Young Athletes Active, athletic kids and teens need: Vitamins and minerals: Kids need a variety of vitamins and minerals. …
What Is an Egg Allergy? When someone has an egg allergy, the body’s immune system, which normally fights infections, overreacts to proteins in egg. If the person drinks or eats a product that contains egg, the body thinks these proteins are harmful invaders. The immune system responds by working very hard to fight off the invader. …
Eating well during pregnancy is not just about eating more. What you eat is as important. You only need about 340 to 450 extra calories a day, and this is later in your pregnancy, when your baby grows quickly. This isn’t a lot — a cup of cereal and 2% milk will get you there quickly. It’s …
Nutrition and Cystic Fibrosis Kids with cystic fibrosis (CF) have unique nutritional needs. They’re an important part of keeping kids healthy. If your child has CF, you’ll work with the registered dietitian on the health care team to help your child grow strong and healthy. How Can I Make Mealtimes Positive? Nutrition is important with CF, because good …
Kids with cerebral palsy (CP) can have problems with movement, muscle tone, and/or motor skills. This can make it hard to eat and chew, or to swallow safely or easily. Some also have digestive problems like gastroesophageal reflux and constipation, which make eating uncomfortable. So it can be hard for kids to get enough to eat, and …
What Is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. It happens when someone has a food intolerance to gluten. Gluten (GLOOT-in) is the general name of proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. In celiac (SEE-lee-ak) disease, the body can’t absorb important nutrients. If that happens, a person can become malnourished. Doctors don’t know …
It’s easy to take our bones for granted. After all, they do all their work behind the scenes. But when a bone breaks, it’s a big deal. Bones take time to heal, even for kids. Having strong bones in childhood is a good start for bone health throughout life. We build almost all our bone density when we’re children …
My son is 6 years old, and I just got his BMI report card from school. It says he is overweight. What does that mean? What do I do now? – Amy BMI, or body mass index, is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body fat a person has. Childhood obesity is …
What Is BMI? Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body fat someone has. You can use the KidsHealth BMI calculator below to find your child’s BMI. But it’s also important to talk to your child’s doctor to help understand the results. Tracking BMI Starting when your child …
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