A high-protein breakfast may keep children fuller longer
A study published in Eating Behaviors shows that a breakfast high in protein may keep children fuller longer than cereal or oatmeal, causing them to eat fewer calories at lunch. The...
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Blueberries may boost memory, concentration in children
A new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming wild blueberries may help children’s memory and concentration. The study was conducted during a three-week period...
Prebiotic may help regulate children’s appetites
A study presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s Scientific Sessions at Experimental Biology 2015 shows that prebiotic fiber may help regulate children’s appetites. The researchers recruited 42 children...
Probiotic may reduce diarrhea, infections in children
A study published in Pediatrics shows that a daily dose of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri may help reduce episodes of diarrhea and respiratory tract infections among children who visit day...
Obese children may crave more sugar
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that children who are obese may overeat because they crave more sugar than slimmer children. The researchers studied 23...
European study reinforces importance of eating breakfast for children’s health
The message that ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’ is familiar to many of us and now a European study of Cypriot children has revealed that choosing...
Bedroom TVs linked to weight gain in children
New research recently published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics suggests that children who have television in their bedroom are more likely to gain weight, compared with those who do...
Raisins may lower cumulative food intake in children
A study published in a supplement of the Journal of Food Science shows that consuming raisins may contribute to lower daily energy intake in children. Snacks are an important...
Nutritional and lifestyle determinants of central obesity in children
A total of 124,113 children (9.9±1.07 years old, 51% boys) were evaluated from the majority (90.89%) of schools of primary education in Greece, during the school period of 2010-2011. Anthropometric...
