A Healthy Start
Fish, dairy and other proteins can be good for pregnant women's health, but the Dietary Guidelines are not always so clear cut. Plus, are
non-nutritive sweeteners bad for mothers and unborn children?Read More »
Food allergies get lots of attention, so it’s natural to wonder about the potential harm to your child. While reactions to food can be serious, it’s important to know the facts and what you can do to reduce your child’s risk.
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Does being pregnant mean saying goodbye to softball, tennis or any other sport you enjoy? Not necessarily. For most pregnancies, mild to moderate physical activity benefits mom and won't affect your unborn child.
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During the first two years, children move from exclusive breast or bottle feeding to eating table foods with the rest of the family. There are two important parts of this process.
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The choices parents make in feeding their infants can have a lifetime impact on your child’s health and weight. For example, research shows breast feeding can reduce the risk of ear infections, stomach viruses and childhood leukemia.
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The U.S. Surgeon General recommends babies be fed exclusively with breast milk for the first six months. Breast milk's unique antibodies help protect infants from numerous illnesses and diseases.
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A mother's food and nutrition choices before and during pregnancy can greatly contribute to the future health of her children—women living a healthy lifestyle deliver children with fewer birth defects and chronic health problems.
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