It can be easy for parents to feel frustrated when their child wants only chicken nuggets and French fries. Still, it’s essential to remember that choosiness is a natural part of normal growth and ...

With her new book, history professor Helen Zoe Veit tackles a fraught, emotionally charged, controversial subject: kids being fussy eaters. The prevailing modern wisdom is that “children have ...

Madelyn Parmentier, a children’s dietitian at Dartmouth Health, tackles a menu of food- and feeding-related issues in newborns through 20-year-olds. Her goal? Establish a healthy relationship with ...

With high consumption of greasy and sugary foods among many young children, nourishment education is a dire need. The existing early dietary learning gap affects future health patterns in developing ...

Kids are notoriously picky eaters, so if you’re worried about getting your kids to eat a healthy diet, you’re not alone. Many parents struggle with getting their children to eat healthy foods. And, ...

A more colorful plate may do more than brighten up mealtime—it could help improve long-term health, according to a new report highlighting the benefits of eating a “rainbow” of foods. For people ...

Artificial color additives are frequently incorporated into processed foods and drinks for their vivid, stable hues and consistent appearance. The most common certified dyes include Red No. 40 (Allura ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

National Nutrition Month is all about making small changes that support health, and one of the easiest tips is to eat the ...