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Symptoms and Conditions: Diet, Nutrition and Fitness

When should my infant start solid foods?

With our 3 boys, it went like this: 6 months, 5 months and 4 months.  Why did feeding get earlier??  We felt our boys were giving us the cues to start at different times and we listened.  We also knew … Continue reading

How big is your dinner plate?

A study conducted by Temple University Department of Public Health in Philadelphia researched if the size of the dinner plate made a difference in the energy intakes of children.  Did you know obesity affects 17% of children? A group of … Continue reading

Why do we love comfort foods?

In these final dreary months of cold and cloudy days, there are times I reach for comfort foods – foods that somehow brighten my mood. People turn to comfort foods not only during the dreary days but, when we are … Continue reading

Eat the traffic light way?

Dayton Children’s is developing new ways to encourage healthier eating, along with healthier living.  One of the movements includes taking a look at our cafeteria – how does our food measure up??    How do we convey healthy eating while still … Continue reading

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