Family & Kids - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/topics/family/ Food. Science. Health. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:55:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 New Recommendations for Childhood Obesity: Are We Missing the Obvious? https://nutritionstudies.org/new-recommendations-for-childhood-obesity-are-we-missing-the-obvious/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:10:38 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50904 If the only tool you give someone is a hammer, every problem becomes a nail. In January 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines for evaluating and managing childhood obesity.[1] The public reaction has been shock and dismay because the AAP recommendations now include anti-obesity medicines for those as young as 12 and … Continued

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Written by Leigh Ettinger, MD.

]]> Getting Involved in Transforming the SAD School Food Culture https://nutritionstudies.org/getting-involved-in-transforming-the-sad-school-food-culture/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:43:40 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44038 It’s that time again—back to school and, for many, back-to-school food, too! Unfortunately, it’s the school food that makes many parents cringe. When we think of transforming school food, we may think of eliminating toaster pastries or decreasing the number of times pizza is served each week. Often, plant-powered kids pack a lunch, and their … Continued

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Written by Meryl Fury, RN.

]]> 16 Kid-Approved Plant-based Recipes https://nutritionstudies.org/16-kid-approved-plant-based-recipes/ Sat, 13 Aug 2022 15:26:21 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43855 Involving children in the kitchen is a great way to get them excited about selecting and preparing healthy meals. Children may be selective eaters due to different textures, color, and flavor preferences, but the earlier they are exposed to new foods, the more likely they will be open to tasting them. Getting children to eat … Continued

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Written by Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM.

]]> I Don’t Think My Kids Will Eat That! https://nutritionstudies.org/i-dont-think-my-kids-will-eat-that/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:33:06 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43843 An excerpt from Rachael Brown’s forthcoming book, For Fork’s Sake: A Quick Guide to Healing Yourself and the Planet Through a Plant-Based Diet.

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Written by Rachael Brown.

]]> Whole Food, Plant-Based Baby Formula: Alternatives When Breastfeeding Isn’t an Option https://nutritionstudies.org/whole-food-plant-based-baby-formula-alternatives-when-breastfeeding-isnt-an-option/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:48:03 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43833 While many pediatricians recommend breastfeeding newborn babies, that is not always an option for all mothers. Here’s what parents need to know about plant-based baby formula.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> How to get more greens into your child’s diet https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-get-more-greens-into-your-childs-diet/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:07:50 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43129 We all know eating vegetables is a key factor in a healthy diet, but when it comes to kids this is easier said than done. Here are our top tips to help your kids eat more veggies.

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Written by April Duckworth.

]]> How to encourage children to adopt a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-encourage-children-to-adopt-a-whole-food-plant-based-lifestyle/ Fri, 27 May 2022 13:08:01 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=42417 Knowing how and what to feed your child can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to raising your child on a plant-based diet.

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Written by Coral Sirett.

]]> Try It, You Just Might Like It! Introducing Kids to More Fruits & Veggies https://nutritionstudies.org/try-it-you-just-might-like-it-introducing-kids-to-more-fruits-veggies/ Tue, 17 May 2022 16:33:25 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=42604 For far too long, children in this community have been establishing lifelong habits and preferences that involve more processed foods and fewer fruits and vegetables; by encouraging them to try a variety of fruits and vegetables, and by increasing nutrition education in their classrooms, we hope to help establish lifelong habits of health instead.

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Written by Beth Brothers.

]]> Empowering Plant-Powered Girls in the Dominican Republic https://nutritionstudies.org/empowering-plant-powered-girls-in-the-dominican-republic/ Thu, 05 May 2022 18:00:05 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=42470 Globalization and factory food production has deeply affected the health and well-being of many marginalized communities. The Mariposa DR Foundation is committed to developing life-long healthy habits and protecting the abundant natural resources the Dominican Republic has to offer.

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Written by Dr. Sara Bruins.

]]> Changing Nutrition Education in Elementary Schools https://nutritionstudies.org/changing-nutrition-education-in-elementary-schools/ Thu, 05 May 2022 14:00:18 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=42463 Amie Hamlin and the Coalition for Healthy School Food are on a mission to increase plant-based foods in Elementary Schools across New York.

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Written by Amie Hamlin, MEd.

]]> Why Should We Focus on Children’s Nutrition? https://nutritionstudies.org/why-should-we-focus-on-childrens-nutrition/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:02:17 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=42396 Too often children’s nutrition doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This is why it’s important that changes.

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Written by Meryl Fury, RN.

]]> Our Youngest Certificate Student Shares Her Plant-Based Journey https://nutritionstudies.org/our-youngest-certificate-student-shares-her-plant-based-journey/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:23:28 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=42400 The youngest student of our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate shares her journey with plant-based living and cooking.

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Written by Paige Putnam.

]]> School Psychologist Uses Nutrition to Improve Learning https://nutritionstudies.org/school-psychologist-uses-nutrition-to-improve-learning/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:00:32 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=41888 Learn how Nutrition 4 the Growing Brain is using improved nutrition to address learning and behavioral challenges in kids.

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Written by Courtney Rasby, SSP.

]]> Busting Nutrition Myths: How Plant-Based Diets Are Healthy for Children & Families https://nutritionstudies.org/busting-nutrition-myths-how-plant-based-diets-are-healthy-for-children-families/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:01:32 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=38300 In the Center for Nutrition Studies’ upcoming Plant Forward Virtual Workshop Series, Dr. Shah will share her insights into how to make a whole food, plant-based diet sustainable for you and your family. Read more about her work and her most recent book, co-authored with Brenda Davis, RD. Nutrition can be a controversial topic. Doctors, … Continued

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Written by Isabel Lu.

]]> GRACE Project Improves Individual & Community Health Through Nutrition in Kenya https://nutritionstudies.org/grace-project-improves-individual-community-health-through-nutrition-in-kenya/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:00:13 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=37873 GRACE Initiative’s Food Literacy Project in Kenya’s Kisii County promotes the importance of traditional plant-based foods and climate-smart farming.

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Written by Euvonne Nyaboke.

]]> AmaruArts Preserves Culture & Diversity of Life in the Andes With Agriculture & Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/amaruarts-preserves-culture-diversity-of-life-in-the-andes-with-agriculture-nutrition/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:38:30 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=37556 What can we learn from the ancient agricultural practices of Indigenous peoples, and how might those lessons be used to improve health today?

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Written by Valentina Benavides.

]]> FamilyCook Productions Changes Eating Behavior and Lifestyle https://nutritionstudies.org/familycook-productions-changes-eating-behavior-and-lifestyle/ Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=36719 For decades, our award-winning nutrition education curriculum has influenced hundreds of thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds.

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Written by Lynn Fredericks.

]]> How to Teach Children Plant-Based Cooking Skills https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-teach-children-plant-based-cooking-skills/ Thu, 20 May 2021 13:00:58 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=36710 Teaching your children cooking skills requires a little extra effort and patience, but the benefits are manifold and long term: they will be willing to try more foods, they will eat healthier as children and into adulthood, they will feel like they are positively contributing to the household, and you make memories together that will last a lifetime.

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Written by Ana Gray.

]]> Growing Food Helps Children Overcome Trauma in Mexico https://nutritionstudies.org/growing-food-helps-children-overcome-trauma-in-mexico/ Thu, 13 May 2021 13:00:27 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=36584 We Empower ACEs provides survivors of trauma with community-centered programs, resources, and spaces to improve health and food sovereignty.

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Written by Sherist Rodriguez.

]]> Farm to Fork Program Creates Lifelong Healthy Eating https://nutritionstudies.org/farm-to-fork-program-creates-lifelong-healthy-eating/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:00:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=35221 Crossroads Community Food Network’s “Healthy Eating” Program encourages participants to see themselves as change agents in their local food system.

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Written by Janet Rumble.

]]> Should Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Take DHA Supplements? https://nutritionstudies.org/should-pregnant-and-breastfeeding-women-take-dha-supplements/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:10:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=32635 Does maternal supplementation with the long-chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA improve psychomotor, mental, visual, or physical development of infants?

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Written by Michael Greger, MD, FACLM.

]]> Raising Dairy-Free Babies: Breastfeeding, Formula, and Solid Food https://nutritionstudies.org/raising-dairy-free-babies-breastfeeding-formula-and-solid-food/ Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:48:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=32506 We turned to experienced moms and experts to answer your questions on breastfeeding, formula, and transition to solid foods for raising a dairy-free infant or toddler.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Scientific Review Finds Strong Link Between Dairy Consumption and Asthma https://nutritionstudies.org/scientific-review-finds-strong-link-between-dairy-consumption-and-asthma/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:11:55 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31678 A recent scientific review asserts the role that a plant-based, dairy-free diet has in reducing one’s risk for asthma development and decreasing asthmatic symptoms.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Can Dogs and Cats Eat a Plant-Based Diet? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-dogs-and-cats-eat-a-plant-based-diet/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:32:31 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30653 We know humans can thrive on a plant-based diet, but what about our furry friends? The research about dogs versus cats and diet may surprise you!

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Written by Debbie Ingram.

]]> 7 Plant-Based New Year’s Food Traditions from Around the World https://nutritionstudies.org/7-plant-based-new-years-food-traditions-from-around-the-world/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 15:00:40 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=29584 A coin in the beans, 12 grapes at midnight, a hidden almond? What do they all mean? This helpful guide to foods and symbols from around the globe has you covered with plant-based New Year’s traditions to help bring you prosperity, happiness, and especially health.

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Written by Chef Katie Simmons.

]]> The Plant-Based Milk Controversy & Why Cow’s Milk Should NOT Be Recommended for Children https://nutritionstudies.org/the-plant-based-milk-controversy-why-cows-milk-should-not-be-recommended-for-children/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:01:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28783 There has been an influx of debate through media on plant-based milk and cow’s milk, especially when it comes to children. A whole food, plant-based diet is the best choice for healthy living and disease prevention in both children and adults.

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Written by Sarah Johnson Dwyer.

]]> KING Charter Schools to Become the First Plant-Based Public School https://nutritionstudies.org/king-charter-schools-to-become-the-first-plant-based-public-school/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28108 The future is plant-based and KING Charter Schools is working hard to make that a reality. KING aspires to be the first public plant-based school in the world.

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Written by Kim Mniece.

]]> Do Hormones in Dairy Negatively Affect Your Fertility? https://nutritionstudies.org/do-hormones-in-dairy-negatively-affect-your-fertility/ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 18:27:06 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28058 The topic of hormones in our food is a hot button issue, and for good reason, as these ingested hormones can be deleterious to our health and fertility. However, dairy is often left out of this discussion when it should be the first food we examine.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Plant-Based Parents Transitioning With Teenagers https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-parents-transitioning-with-teenagers/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 20:18:40 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27108 Is your family plant-based? How do you deal with your family’s diet in a divided household? We have two boys in their teens that made the transition to plant-based eating.

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Written by Michelle Smye Hughes.

]]> Can You Have a Healthy Plant-Based Pregnancy? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-you-have-a-healthy-plant-based-pregnancy/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:08:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26097 There is a common misconception out there that in order to meet your nutrition requirements for pregnancy, animal products must be included in the diet. Read on to earn more about plant-based pregnancy.

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Written by Emily Wood, RD, CDN.

]]> 7 Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies https://nutritionstudies.org/7-tips-to-get-your-kids-to-eat-more-veggies/ Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:57:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24790 Most children don’t love to eat their veggies. Try these 7 tips to help your child eat more greens and vegetables.

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Written by Emily Wood, RD, CDN.

]]> Back to School: Plant-Based Tips & Recipes https://nutritionstudies.org/back-to-school-plant-based-tips-recipes/ Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:40:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=23037 Check out Chef Katie’s 3 tips to get back into a healthy school routine. These easy recipes will help you start the school year off right.

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Written by Chef Katie Simmons.

]]> Smart Parent’s Guide to Why Kids Should Not Have Dairy Products https://nutritionstudies.org/smart-parents-guide-to-why-kids-should-not-have-dairy-products/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:45:07 +0000 http://sage.nutritionstudies.org/?p=22769 Why are parents so set on introducing dairy to their infants? Pediatricians have been taught that dairy is essential, but is it actually harmful to children’s health?

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Written by Eric C. Lindstrom.

]]> 8 Tips to Be Plant-Based When Your Spouse Is Not https://nutritionstudies.org/8-tips-plant-based-spouse-not/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:37:45 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=20797 Is your spouse not on board with a plant-based diet? Here are some tips for staying plant-based when your family or spouse are not willing to be.

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Written by Lisa Lorimer, MBA.

]]> Healthy Children Begin With Healthy Parents – Food Choices Matter https://nutritionstudies.org/healthy-children-begin-healthy-parents-food-choices-matter/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:44:06 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=20700 Healthy families can produce healthy children. It is important to support our children’s health, one healthy meal at a time.

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Written by Carolyn Lepore-Duke, MS, RN.

]]> Living in a “Blended” Dietary Household? 4 Solutions to Make it Work https://nutritionstudies.org/living-blended-dietary-household-4-solutions-make-work/ Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:56:56 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=18066 When one (or more) of you is a whole food, plant-based eater and others in your household aren’t, how do you make it work?

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Cooking at Every Age, Why Kids Should Learn To Cook https://nutritionstudies.org/cooking-at-every-age-why-kids-should-learn-to-cook/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:47:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=16650/ After my parents got divorced, my dad had to learn how to cook for himself, and he patiently allowed me into the kitchen with him as he figured it out.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

]]> Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik Encourages Busy Families to Thrive, Plant-Based https://nutritionstudies.org/big-bang-theorys-mayim-bialik-encourages-busy-families-to-thrive-plant-based/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:51:38 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13954 Mayim is a mom with two plant-based sons. At the end of the day she knows what it's like to be a busy (single) parent with little time to spend in the kitchen.

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Written by Mayim Bialik, PhD.

]]> Baltimore Public School Implements Food Literacy For All Students https://nutritionstudies.org/baltimore-public-school-implements-food-literacy-for-all-students/ Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:31:39 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13391 Food literacy education provides a positive solution to our nation’s health, education and environmental problems.

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Written by Ariel Demas, MA.

]]> Millennials and A Plant-Based Diet. Better Food, Better Choices. https://nutritionstudies.org/millennials-and-a-plant-based-diet/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:12:06 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13245 They aren’t interested in doing what their parents did just for the sake of tradition but making better choices for themselves, animals & the environment.

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Written by Kathy Freston.

]]> The Case for Breastfeeding https://nutritionstudies.org/the-case-for-breastfeeding/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:59:06 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12978 Formula feeding one’s baby is an individual’s choice. Before relying on, sugary substitutes, other mammals or powdered milk, consider breast milk.

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Written by Anabelle Pousson.

]]> Eat Your Vegetables! Getting Young Children to Eat Healthy https://nutritionstudies.org/eat-your-vegetables-getting-young-children-to-eat-healthy/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 17:10:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12674 Dr. Spock explains how to encourage infants, toddlers, and children on the path to good nutrition through his tips on eating a variety of vegetables.

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Written by Benjamin Spock, MD.

]]> 7 Plant-Based Family Tips from Chef Mom & Dietitian Dad https://nutritionstudies.org/7-plant-based-family-tips-from-chef-mom-dietitian-dad/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:17:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11922 Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Instructor and RD Lewis Freedman and Priscilla Timberlake Freedman discuss their peaceful plant-based kitchen and family.

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Written by Priscilla Timberlake and Lewis Freedman.

]]> Advocating for Healthy School Food https://nutritionstudies.org/advocating-healthy-school-food/ Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:22:03 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9954 To be compliant with the United States Department of Agriculture School Meal Program, each lunch must offer five components: vegetable, fruit, protein, grain (must be 50% whole grain – which is called 100% whole grain rich, and may contain preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup), and milk.

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Written by Amie Hamlin, MEd.

]]> How To Have A Healthy Halloween https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-have-a-healthy-halloween/ Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:18:05 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9941 Halloween is almost here and everyone is wondering what costume to wear and what treats to give. Careful planning can make this holiday more enjoyable than you imagined.

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Written by Nancy Addison, CHC, AADP.

]]> Interview with MUSE School’s Rebecca Amis https://nutritionstudies.org/interview-with-muse-school-rebecca-amis/ Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:12:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9932 Launched by Rebecca Amis and Suzy Amis Cameron in 2006 with just 11 students, today’s MUSE School fully embodies the founding philosophy that young people should have rights, as well as a voice and a choice in their education. With caring and compassionate teachers, playful classrooms, and opportunities for exploration and reflection at every turn, MUSE has become an educational oasis for parents who recognize the enormous value in kindling each child’s own unique spark.

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Written by Rebecca Amis.

]]> From Candy To Broccoli Food Literacy as an Educational Priority https://nutritionstudies.org/from-candy-to-broccoli/ Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:08:36 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9714 Our children are growing up in a world very different from the world that most adults experienced in their youth. In terms of food and nutrition, these differences are profound and have had and are continuing to have a major impact on our health and the health of the planet. It is important to recognize the implications of these changes from a public health, environmental, and educational perspective.

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Written by Antonia Demas.

]]> Dealing with Picky Eaters https://nutritionstudies.org/dealing-picky-eaters/ Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:07:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9691 Fact of life: Kids can be picky. But this shouldn’t deter you from making healthy diet changes for your family! Here are a few tips for dealing with your picky eaters:

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Written by Engine 2 Diet.

]]> Harvesting Nature’s Joy https://nutritionstudies.org/harvesting-natures-joy/ Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:05:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9684 Today was a super exciting day in the Tien family household - we harvested our first potatoes out of the garden! All of us were equally excited to push aside the mounds of straw and dirt, revealing the pale, speckled Kennebecs hiding in the soil.

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Written by Rebecca Tien, PhD.

]]> What’s For Lunch? https://nutritionstudies.org/whats-lunch/ Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:08:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4810 The latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans was recently published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and, except for some minor adjustments in format and design, and the addition of two new guidelines

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Why Parents Should Keep Children Meat and Dairy Free https://nutritionstudies.org/why-parents-should-keep-children-meat-and-dairy-free/ Sat, 02 Aug 1997 13:56:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12258 This personal account by Dr. Spock outlines how he realized that parents should steer children away from meat and dairy during early childhood.

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Written by Benjamin Spock, MD.

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