Childhood Nutrition
"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." -Thomas Edison
Proper nutrition is essential for well-being, treatment, and prevention of disease. Childhood is the perfect time to focus on healthful eating, and begin to establish habits that will last for life.
General Nutrition Handouts
Special Diets
Sugar's Effect
Your brain responds differently to fructose than glucose and causes you to want to eat
Sugar and kids: the toxic truth
Symptoms of poor nutrition
Can aggression be linked to food?
The effect of childhood malnutrition on externalizing behavior
Symptoms associated with MSG and other excitotoxins
Going Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Page
Special Diets for Special Kids, by Lisa Lewis, PhD
The Low Oxalate Cookbook, by Joanne Yount
Sodas, chemical additives, and colorings
Energy Drinks Jolts Kids with Too Much Caffeine
Caramel coloring, the health-rsk that may be in your soda
Soda consumption is associated with behavior problems in 5-year olds
Infant and young child nutrition
Childhood and adolescent obesity
It is important to establish a healthy lifestyle and diet from an early age. If your child is overweight or at risk of becoming overweight, we will monitor your child's health and provide you with resources to help your child adopt a healthy lifestyle. The University of Florida (UF Health) Shands Hospital stresses the importance of the following for children who are at risk/being monitored for overweight/obesity.
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Increase physical activity for thirty minutes daily, seven days a week, with ultimate goal of one hour daily
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Eliminate sugar containing drinks, have three regular portioned meals daily, and avoid junk food snacks, overeating and fast food.
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Restrict television, video games, and non-scholastic Internet use to an hour a day or less.
Below are some additional resources you may find helpful:
Think you know what's in a McDonald's Chicken McNugget? Think Again!