Nutrition

Gastrointestinal concerns are a common reason for a child's visit. This article offers a review of the most common ailments that may lead to that visit.

When a child cannot tolerate cow's milk, the choice of formula should be informed by the condition that precludes the child from consuming cow's milk or breast milk. Here are 4 specialty formula types.

A high-quality diet in early childhood can be just 1 way to combat childhood obesity. However, a recent report indicates that there’s room for improvement.

When trying to determine celiac disease, is it helpful to consider repeated low or moderate anti– transglutaminase immunoglobulin A (TGA-IgA) values?

Early exposure to potential allergens has been shown to help with food allergy. An investigation examines how quality of life might affect this exposure.

A report examines how more time to cook could improve nutrition profiles for families that use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association examines the role food insecurity may play in glycemic control and acute complication among type 2 diabetes patients.

The impact of nutrition in the first years of life on future cardiometabolic health has been generally understood, although gaps about certain populations remain. A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association sought to fill the gap for Native American children.

With the need to pack as much time in the classroom, many school districts have taken time away from the lunch period. A report illuminates why that may be hurting children’s nutrition.

An investigation examines whether ultraprocessed foods are linked to worse adiposity trajectories than diets with less processed foods.

There are several indicators of malnutrition—even for children with normal growth.

We know that the food habits a child is exposed to can have a lifelong impact on his or her diet. A study examines whether that impact includes the feeding habits from infancy.

Can probiotics help with atopic dermatitis risk? A meta-analysis offers some answers.

Though pacifiers are a comforting apparatus for many babies, they often pop out and land on the floor, requiring constant washing. A new report examines if there’s a link between pacifiers and how they’re cleaned after they hit the floor with the risk of food allergy.

Breastfeeding duration among New York City Latinx mothers by their birth region significantly varies, according to a recent analysis.

Robust secretion of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgA and IgG antibodies were found in breast milk of breastfeeding women for 6 weeks after the first of 2 vaccinations against COVID-19.

Processed foods have continued to be a big part of the everyday diet, even with research showing how unhealthy they are. A study examines how much processed food ends up in a child’s lunch and school snacks.

With the incidence of food allergies continuing to go up, understanding the diagnostic process and available treatment is important.

Breast milk is best, but for those babies who won’t or don’t breastfeed there are formula alternatives. Here’s a primer on infant formulas and how to decide which option is appropriate for the individual child.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, which provided nutrition to children that previously would have been offered by schools, would be extended to the summer months.

Becoming overweight at a young age can lead to long-term obesity and represents an important challenge to tackle in childhood. An investigation looks at the impact of a health literacy intervention on reducing overweight children.

When using therapeutic hypothermia for treatment, is feeding safe or does it lead to poor outcomes? A study offers answers.

An investigation looks into how the US diet has change since 2003.

A 19-year-old young woman presents with rapid onset weight loss. What's the diagnosis?

Plant-based proteins may be healthier for our bodies and the environment, but there’s not much guidance on these types of diets for children.

An investigation examines whether moving from paper vouchers to electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards improved participation numbers for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

An investigation examines which infants might require screening before peanut introduction.

An investigation examines whether a key report on global health trends is hugely underestimating eating disorder cases.

Whether it’s getting a child to eat a certain vegetable, eat something other than chicken nuggets, most parents go through feeding struggles at some point. The question for pediatricians is knowing when to offer reassurance and support, and when to offer intervention.

A number of peanut allergy screening tests exist. Which is the best for infants who are high risk?