If you’ve ever had a tough time getting your kids to eat something healthy, you’re definitely not alone. Kids can be picky, and finding snacks that are both good for them and actually get eaten is a ...

At Little Chefs, Big Change classes, kids learn to cook healthy, affordable food, and taste test it too. Classes are free and operated out of after-school programs, community centers, summer camps and ...

Do you struggle to convince your child to try a new food? You’re not alone. As many as 30 to 50 percent of parents say their ...

If it feels like your child’s diet consists entirely of breakfast cereal, chicken nuggets and snacks that’d outlast the apocalypse, you’re not alone. Processed foods are the go-to for many kids, and ...

I spend my days focused on the organ that defines us: the human brain. As a neurologist, I diagnose everything from chronic headaches to complex neurodegenerative diseases. But some of the most ...

The stress and restriction around these foods can be more harmful than the foods themselves.” Many pediatricians are parents ...

In part two of our look at building healthy eating habits in children (see part one here), Child Health and Behavior Lab (HABLAB) director Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, PhD, Associate Professor, Department ...

Junk food cravings are a common challenge in many households, especially with children being constantly exposed to colourful advertisements, peer influence, and tempting snacks at every corner. From ...

Which multivitamins are best for kids? When your child only wants mac and cheese and skips the veggies, it can make you worry if they’re getting the proper nutrition to support their health and growth ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — The $40 worth of food Brandy Lowery got this month for each of her children through the new Healthy Kids Iowa program is “actually helping” her make ends meet. Lowery was one of ...

The exhibit area closed for renovations in January. It will officially reopen on Thursday, April 9, featuring pretend play ...