By Jessica Brown, RD, CNSC, CSP, clinical dietitian at CHOC Children’s As the summer is approaching student athletes start thinking about their goals for the upcoming sport’s season. Attempting to gain weight and bulk-up in the off season is a common goal of athletes in competitive strength and power sports. Here are a few tips
Before you serve your next family dinner, you may want to consider using smaller plates, recommends the Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In a recent study by the AAP, researchers found that first-grade students served themselves more and consumed almost 50 percent of the calories they served when using larger dishware, leading to greater energy intake
KidsHealth is published monthly and contains “healthful” information from the experts at CHOC Children’s. Please find the latest eNewsletter issues below. KidsHealth eNewsletter – April 2013 Orange County’s Only ER Just for Kids KidsHealth eNewsletter – March 2013 It’s National Nutrition Month – “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” KidsHealth eNewsletter – February 2013 High
Baseball, soccer, softball, swimming, and track and field are just a handful of sports that start new seasons in springtime. Young athletes have many options, which is good not only for for these balls of energy who want to play and have fun — but also their parents. According to the President’s Council on Fitness,