Is fruit juice a good way to give kids the nutrients they need ... or is it full of excess sugar that they should avoid? With all of the types and brands and flavors available in the supermarket, it ...

BOSTON - If you want to put a healthy fruit snack in your child's lunch bag, researchers from UMass Amherst say to stay away from fruit gummies. A UMass Amherst team of food scientists analyzed the ...

A child’s brain grows rapidly, and proper nutrition plays a huge role in focus, memory, learning, and physical development. Fruits provide essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that ...

While generally recognized as safe, the nonnutritive sweetener may cause children to prefer sweeter foods, which can impact their health, wellness and weight Chenin Treftz Nickel, Ph.D., R.D. Monk ...

Strawberries are winter gems rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber that all help build strong immunity in children. They protect the body from seasonal infections and help maintain healthy, ...

Children's health benefits more from whole fruits than juice. Whole fruits provide vital fiber, aiding digestion and satiety.

Make healthy foods convenient and give them more time to eat them. Research has found that eating healthier is associated with better school performance. Here’s something I wrote about the topic for ...

An expert shares what parents can do to help their kids eat a healthy diet. Nearly half of kids ages 1 to 5 are not eating a daily vegetable and nearly one-third are not eating a daily fruit, ...

Only about 12% of surveyed Americans meet their daily fruit intake, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found in 2019. That number is even lower among low-income adults. Meanwhile, an ...