nutrition

Vitamin D is being hailed as the new 'wonder vitamin' - Is your baby getting enough vitamin D?

Bone growth depends mainly on the absorption from the intestine of two minerals, calcium and phosphorus.  Vitamin D is the agent that promotes this process. Without it, bones do not grow normally, causing deformities of the skeleton that in turn can lead to poor growth, anemia and potential complications such as pneumonia and tuberculosis.

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One out of three children in America are overweight or outright obese As a result, their health and emotional well being now, and their ability to enjoy a productive and long life in the future, are greatly impaired.

What can you do to prevent this epidemic from affecting your children?

Dr. Olson Huff shares some of his ideas to consider to prevent obesity:

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Finding creative ways to encourage fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet can be a challenge, but it can also be beneficial for the entire family.

Ways to get children to eat more fruit and veggies

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Are meal times turning into a battle? My daughter was fine as a baby, but when she hit two years old the range of foods she would eat reduced dramatically. Dinner was the worst and it seem to go on forever. We have perservered - we became creative, lowered our expectations and tried not to make a big deal out of it. This stage I am sorry to say, lasted about two years. These days she eats a good variety and amount of foods. Hopefully the tips below will help you understand and encourage your picky eater.

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