Nutrition

A relatively new food disorder, Orthorexia Nervosa (ON), is the culmination of health consciousness and disordered eating.

It’s a golden rule of parenting: No sugar before bed. But does sugar really give you energy? A new study has found the “sugar rush” doesn’t really exist.

We knew that young people were getting bigger, but obesity rates have more than tripled. The big question is why: Why has teenage obesity increased?

A new word has been added to the eating disorder lexicon: drunkorexia. It refers to people who skip food in order to consume more alcohol. Get the facts.

Evidence from various studies are showing the impact of a vitamin D deficiency in kids is more far-reaching than you might expect.

As fascination grows over DNA links, people are going beyond ancestors and into foods. Are DNA nutrition tests worthwhile? Should they be used for kids?

The autoimmune disease Celiac can wreak havoc on the digestive system, and lead to other long-term health effects. Should your child be tested?

When it comes to getting kids revved up, experts believe processed foods are to blame.

If your kids are fortunate enough to play group sports during COVID, here’s some expert advice on how everyone can play safely.

Goodbye shared trail mix and communal juice dispensers at school sporting events. See what the best snacks for kid athletes are now.