Children need a number of nutritional ingredients to support healthy development, including essential fatty acids (EFAs), probiotics, vitamin A and fiber.
Vermont Soapworks released Organic Baby Wash Shampoo, which acts as a dual-use product for baby's skin and fine hair. It does not contain any chemicals or additives. Offered in an 8-oz. bottle with a convenient top pump and an economical 1-gallon container, Vermont Soap ...More
Kids who eat school-provided lunch are more likely to become overweight than kids who eat both school-sponsored breakfast and lunch, or kids who don’t eat school lunches at all. ...More
New research shows childhood obesity can lead to diabetes and poor bone development, although the type of fat and location of storage may be the most important factors. ...More
Researchers investigated the interactions between vitamin D status, bone mineral density and disease severity in children with inflammatory bowel disease. ...More
Milk fortified with prebiotics and probiotics resulted in significant reduction of dysentery, respiratory morbidity and febrile illness in children aged 1 to 4 years. ...More
Four Tallahassee schools recently tossed out their old "junk food" vending machines in favor of Fresh Healthy Vending machines provided by local businessman Brandon Stallings. The new machines are part of a nationwide effort to combat childhood obesity spearheaded ...More
A Japanese study found young boys who ate more fish—and therefore had higher intakes of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)—had a reduced risk of depression; the association was not seen in girls. ...More
Pamela’s Products announced several of its products received the Seal of Approval from Kid Kritics, a brand awareness program for products with great taste and clean ingredients. ...More