A relatively new food disorder, Orthorexia Nervosa (ON), is the culmination of health consciousness and disordered eating.
Nutrition
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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.
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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?
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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.
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STUDY: Vitamin D Deficiency in Kids Can Lead to Mood Disorders
by Eyal Alonyby Eyal AlonyEvidence from various studies are showing the impact of a vitamin D deficiency in kids is more far-reaching than you might expect.
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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?
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The autoimmune disease Celiac can wreak havoc on the digestive system, and lead to other long-term health effects. Should your child be tested?
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When it comes to getting kids revved up, experts believe processed foods are to blame.
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If your kids are fortunate enough to play group sports during COVID, here’s some expert advice on how everyone can play safely.
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Goodbye shared trail mix and communal juice dispensers at school sporting events. See what the best snacks for kid athletes are now.