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Nutrition
Eating disorders in minority and marginalized populations
August 02, 2022
What kind of person comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Here’s why you might be wrong.
How to engage in effective clinical conversations about obesity
July 22, 2022
Small shifts in your communication style and tactics when discussing obesity with patients can significantly impact how your message is received.
QSYMIA approved by FDA for treatment of obesity in adolescents
July 20, 2022
VIVUS LLC announced the US Food and Drug Administration's approval of QSYMIA (phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules) for the treatment of obesity in adolescents ages 12 to 17 years.
How to help parents of picky eaters
July 05, 2022
Address concerns that a child is not eating a balanced diet through education, reassurance.
Reckitt Mead Johnson receives FDA approval to import 66 million formula servings
June 16, 2022
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the import of over 66 million servings of infant formula from Singapore, focusing on supply for vulnerable consumers.
Do food safety information and protective behavior help protect mercury exposure in children?
May 31, 2022
In Taiwan, a recent study examined whether mothers who had food safety–related risk perceptions of mercury led to lower exposure in mother and child.
Donna Hallas on formula shortage: breastfeed if able, contact pediatricians, do not hoard
May 26, 2022
Donna Hallas, a Contemporary Pediatrics® Editorial Advisory Board member, discusses the infant formula shortage.
AAP advocates for increased action from White House, Congress on infant formula shortage
May 23, 2022
The AAP sent 2 letters to federal officials urging for immediate action to increase the supply of safe formula in the United States.
House of Representatives democrats propose $28 million aid bill for infant formula shortage
May 19, 2022
The proposed aid bill would give the FDA funds to increase staff and prepare for future infant formula shortages.
FDA implements increased flexibilities for foreign importation of infant formula
May 18, 2022
This week, the agency announced it is encouraging importation of infant formula from usually unutilized foreign means in hopes of increasing access to the product in the wake of the country-wide shortage.