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Healthy Eating for Kids With Diabetes for Kids
Learning how to make healthy choices and balance carbohydrates, protein, and fat can help you keep your blood sugars in a healthy range.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery for Teens
There are several different types of weight loss surgeries. One type is gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy. Find out what's involved and who gets it in this article for teens.
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Stress Less: Eat, Play, Sleep for Kids
Eat healthy foods. Be active every day. Get the right amount of sleep. These daily habits are good for your mental health. Find out how to make them work for you in this article for kids.
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Dietary Needs for Kids With Cerebral Palsy for Parents
Kids with cerebral palsy can have trouble eating. But with the right diet and feeding techniques, they can get the nutrients needed to thrive.
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How Can I Lose Weight Safely? for Teens
Lots of people are unhappy with their present weight, but aren't sure how to change it - or even if they need to. Get the facts on weight loss here.
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Overweight and Obesity for Parents
Preventing kids from becoming overweight means making choices in the way your family eats and exercises, and how you spend time together.
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Female Athlete Triad for Teens
Female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea (loss of a girl's period), and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones).
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Pica for Parents
Some young kids have the eating disorder pica, which is characterized by cravings to eat nonfood items.
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Carbohydrates and Diabetes for Parents
Making smart choices when it comes to carbs and following the diabetes care plan can help keep your child's blood sugars under control.
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Lactose Intolerance for Parents
Many kids have lactose intolerance - trouble digesting lactose, the main sugar in milk and milk products - which can cause cramps, diarrhea, and gas.