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Freshly baked and frosted red velvet cookies on a cooling rack
December 5, 2025/Nutrition

Is Red Dye 40 Safe?

This color additive, found in many pre-packaged foods, may affect people with ADHD or allergies

Kids on playground playing hopscotch
October 23, 2024/Children's Health

BMI for Kids: Understanding Your Child’s Body Mass Index

Kids’ BMI is measured in relation to others their age and sex — a healthy range is between the 5th and 84th percentile

Happy elementary school kids smiling, eating lunches at table
August 14, 2024/Children's Health

Building a Healthy Lunch for Students

A well-balanced lunch should include a protein, whole grain, fruit and vegetables, and a healthy snack

Happy, smiling child running amidst floating snacks
July 5, 2024/Nutrition

Sugar: How Bad Are Sweets for Your Kids?

Too much added sugar early in life is linked to obesity, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes

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Kids running a race at the finish line ribbon
April 30, 2024/Children's Health

Is Your Child Old Enough To Run a 5K?

Let your little one’s enthusiasm and motivation fuel their interest in running, but don’t pile on miles too early

male kid eating celery sticks with peanutbutter at table with homework
January 12, 2024/Children's Health

Snack Attack: 6 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids

Look for snacks that are low in sugar and high in fiber, protein and healthy fats

Young female teen drinking canned beverage outside
December 27, 2023/Children's Health

The Young and the Restless: Why Kids Should Avoid Caffeine

No amount of caffeine is safe for kids under 12, and kids 12 to 17 should be cautious about how much they consume

Parent measures child's growth by marking the wall they stand against.
October 27, 2023/Children's Health

Is Your Child’s Growth on Target?

As long as your child is trending upward, even just slightly, there’s usually little reason to worry

child walking out of bathroom
August 9, 2023/Children's Health

Unplugged: How To Relieve Constipation in Kids

Dietary and behavioral changes can help get things moving again

Happy child in red top enjoys eating her raw carrot.
April 13, 2023/Children's Health

Picky Eater? Here’s How To Get Kids To Eat Veggies

Turn down the pressure, but don't stop offering

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