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Active weekends: Encouraging fun and healthy physical activity for …

WEBIs a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Children’s Center for Digestive Health Care / GI Care for Kids, whose books on nutrition for parents led him to start …

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The remarkable benefits of human milk

WEBHuman milk provides benefits beyond infancy. Human milk, often referred to as breast milk, is a remarkable substance that provides a wide range of benefits to …

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Smart choices: 22 Healthy after-school snacks

WEBWholesome after-school snacks. Fruit galore. Apple slices with peanut butter: Slice up an apple and dip the pieces in peanut butter. Apples are rich in fiber and …

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The impact of processed foods on our health and well-being

WEBIs a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Children’s Center for Digestive Health Care / GI Care for Kids, whose books on nutrition for parents led him to start …

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Understanding and managing acid reflux at different stages of life

WEBIs a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Children’s Center for Digestive Health Care / GI Care for Kids, whose books on nutrition for parents led him to start …

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Healthy Drinks for Kids: A Parent’s Guide

WEBFiber plays a vital role in maintaining healthy digestion and preventing constipation. By limiting fruit juice intake, children can obtain a wider range of nutrients …

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Involving your kids in meal planning and preparation teaches …

WEB10 Reasons to have your kids help plan and prepare meals When kids are actively involved in planning and preparing meals, they learn about nutrition, but also …

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What new moms need to know about breastfeeding

WEBThe benefits and challenges of breastfeeding. Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful and rewarding experience, and breastfeeding is the most natural and …

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Under and over-nutrition

WEBThe other side of malnutrition is over-nutrition. Over-nutrition happens when our bodies are getting too much of one or more nutrients. This increases the risk of obesity, high blood …

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Calcium for Kids: A Parent's Guide

WEBCalcium is a key nutrient needed for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones. It helps in bone mineralization, making them less prone to fractures and …

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Allergy-friendly snacks: Delicious, nutritious choices for everyone

WEBAllergy-friendly snacks. Fresh fruits and vegetables: Nature provides a variety of allergy-free snacks that provide the vitamins, minerals and fiber kids need. …

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What Are Phytonutrients—and Why Should Parents Care

WEBPhytonutrients are a variety of naturally occurring compounds produced by plants that protect them from bugs, fungi, and natural elements like wind, sun, and rain, …

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Appetite stimulants, the magic and the myths

WEBMost appetite stimulants are not used for very long, but rather to "jump start" a child's calorie intake. When they work, they can increase the kids' appetites 10-20%. Even just …

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Dr. Stan (Stan Cohen MD)

WEBDr. Stan is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. He is a founder of the Children's Center for Digestive Health Care ( …

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How to read and use a growth chart

WEBThe doctor's staff measures him at 44 inches and weighs him at 40 pounds. If you go to the growth chart below, you will see age (in years) along the bottom and on the lower graph …

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Portion size guide

WEBGrains***. 5-6. 7-8. 9-10. * Fist Size. ** Dairy or calcium-fortified (see our tool on alternative milks) *** High fiber preferred. Your empty stomach is about the size of …

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Essential vitamins and minerals in pancreatic disorders

WEBEveryone, not just those with CF (Cystic Fibrosis) and EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency), needs essential vitamins and minerals for health.In addition, …

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Shara Wagowski, RD

WEBShara Wagowski (formerly Greenspan) graduated from Syracuse University and the Dietetic Intern and Fellowship programs at New York-Presbyterian Hospital before joining the …

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6 Steps to Wean Your Child Off Tube Feeding

WEBStarting your child on a feeding tube can be overwhelming and scary. Just as unsettling: stopping and returning to oral feedings. Unless the child has a medical …

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