Some children are naturally social, and others struggle with finding their place in social circles. As parents we can support…
Pediatrics
It’s back-to-school time again! An exciting time for parents and kids – and the viruses and bacteria that are heading back to school with them! Here are my top ten tips for boosting your child’s immune system for back-to-school!
Protein requirements vary with age and activity level, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Protein requirements vary with age and activity level, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Everyone is talking about fiber! We are inundated with “high fiber” and “whole grain” claims every time we walk into…
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown in over 8000 studies to be important for human health and nutrition. Omega-3s have a role in every stage of development from pregnancy and infancy through to elder adulthood.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency seen in children. In children iron deficiency is most often due to dietary influences.
91% of Canadians have detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine according to recent data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). Concentrations of BPA were highest in the teens – people aged 12 to 19 had mean concentrations of 1.50 micrograms per litre. That is nearly 30% higher than the mean concentration.
While I would not recommend giving a child a cup of orange pekoe, chai or English breakfast tea (all of which contain caffeine!) there are an abundance of other kinds of tea that are perfect for children.
Latitude has a lot to do with vitamin D status. Due to our northern latitude the majority of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D levels during the fall and winter months. One study demonstrated that in Canada from November through February UVB rays aren’t strong enough for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D.