Nutrition

A study reveals declining US neonatal mortality overall, yet highlights rising deaths from fetal malnutrition, emphasizing ongoing disparities in neonatal health outcomes.

A proinflammatory maternal diet during pregnancy was linked to a 16% higher risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring, a Danish cohort study finds.

Research presented at NUTRITION 2025 shows that fathers with improved adolescent diets are more likely to model and monitor healthy eating for their children.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, shares some practical tips for providers and caregivers to help keep children hydrated during the summer.

Get caught up with Contemporary Pediatrics! This list helps you navigate our top stories from the week, all in one place.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, shares the importance of breakfast and the reasoning to why kids skip this essential meal.

One step will be a partnership with the National Institutes of Health to research how food additives impact children's health.

"We are getting away from biopsies to diagnose CD, which makes diagnosis even easier, said Jon Matthew Farber, MD.

While these concerns are often rooted in misinformation, they offer an opportunity to guide families back to the evidence.

Primary care interventions, such as education and support, effectively promote breastfeeding up to 6 months, improving rates of any and exclusive breastfeeding, according to the USPSTF.

Distinguishing between food allergies and intolerances is crucial.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the April, 2025, issue of Contemporary Pediatrics, with a special focus on pediatric allergy awareness.

With 1 in 7 adolescents worldwide diagnosed with mental health disorders, emerging research suggests that diet is a powerful yet often overlooked therapeutic tool.

Bobbie expects the launch of their USDA Organic Whole Milk Infant formula to begin in April 2025.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, emphasizes the importance of learning to spot added sugars, compare portion sizes, and recognize misleading marketing claims to give patients a practical tool to take ownership of their health.

Palforzia [Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp] has now launched in the US for children aged 1 through 3 years with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy.

A study found that teens with obesity eat more later in the day than their peers, highlighting the role of the body’s circadian system in eating habits.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, discussed how the 5 senses can affect a child's appetite, as well as how to use food play to get children to try new foods.

A look into nutrition's role in acne care, highlighted by Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN.

According to a new study, racial and ethnic disparities were evident when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight among children with high blood pressure measurements.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, explores how diet can help manage childhood constipation.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the final Contemporary Pediatrics journal of the year.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, unpacks the essential nutrient children are missing in their diets and how providers and parents can start implementing.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, details how technology can affect eye health in children and identifies which nutrients can help mitigate its effect.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, shares her tips for navigating the holidays while keeping an eye on your patients' nutrition.

In this article, Colleen Sloan explores key nutrition strategies that pediatricians can confidently share with families to help their young athletes perform at their best.

“Getting outside and enjoying the fresh air can do wonders for your health while also upping Vitamin D absorption, said Jessica McQuerry, MD, lead study author of an abstract presented at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

Those with inpatient food insecurity had an increased length of stay, as well as increased odds of readmission.

Sleep deprivation and impairment can significantly hinder childhood development, affecting cognition, school performance, mood, behavior, physical health, and overall quality of life.

Digital tools like health apps, texts, and telemedicine show promise in managing childhood obesity, but require sustained engagement for long-term impact.