Kids Nutrition

Improving post-game snack culture for kids: ‘So many kids are at games just to get their treat afterwards,’ says study author

17-Mar-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

A study led by researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) found that the energy and calories burned during youth programs is often nutritionally undermined by the types of snacks kids commonly receive as a post-game routine.

Whole milk consumption tied to lower likelihood of childhood obesity, says study

02-Jan-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Children and teens who drank whole milk (3.25% fat) compared to kids who consumed reduced-fat milk (0.1-2% fat) were less likely to be overweight or obese, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis led by St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health...

Study urges clearer labeling and packaging in kids' drinks as sweetened drinks make up 62% of total category sales

23-Oct-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Drinks containing added sugars including fruit drinks and flavored waters, account for 62% of total kids’ drink sales ($2.2bn) in 2018, according to a new report from the Rudd Center Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut.

FOOD FOR KIDS: Euromonitor finds just 15% of parents are happy with their child’s eating habits

02-Oct-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Over two-thirds of parents (67%) worldwide said they want to improve their child’s eating habits, according to Euromonitor International's 2019 Health and Nutrition Survey.