Nutrition: Food & Culture

This week’s interview in my Nutrition: Food & Culture Series is the last of the series. It features an interview with a ten-year-old.

Dear Lesley: Protein Shake in Place of Milk

I take care of my mom and I give her Ensure because she doesn’t eat enough. My daughter tasted my mom’s drink one day and she really liked it. I assumed the protein shakes were as healthy as milk.

Dear Lesley: My Baby has a Runny Nose

My baby has had a running nose and cough for a little over a week. I don’t want to give him too much of anything. I just started giving him the elderberry for babies. I need suggestions for his runny nose and cough.

Dear Lesley: My Child Needs to Eat Healthier

My child won’t eat anything healthy. He always tries to eat my food but refuses to eat his own food. What can I do?

Dear Lesley: Can Children Drink Coffee?

I have been getting criticized because I let my child drink coffee. We both really like to get a Frappuccino when we are out. I don’t understand it though. Is coffee bad for kids or something?

Dear Lesley: My Child Will Not Drink Water

I am not sure how to get her to drink water. I had to take my toddler to the doctor for a UTI. I was so sad that it happened, but I do not know what else to do to get her to drink water. She doesn’t drink much water at all. I put 75% water and 25% juice in her cup. She prefers water out of the bottle opposed to in a cup. Honestly, I just don’t know, and she is stubborn.

Dear Lesley: Tween Picky Eater

I need guidance on how to get my daughter to eat more. My daughter can be very picky. She struggles with eating at lunch away from the house. It is easy for me to add in things she likes or will eat when she eats at home. I want her to drive this bus if possible so she can start being in charge of her own health.

Dear Lesley: She Isn’t Gaining Weight

I need some advice! How can I get more protein and fat into my daughter’s diet? She doesn’t care for meat except sausages or beans (boo!). I’m looking for lunchbox ideas.

Nutrition for Infants and Toddlers: Feeding Tips

Proper nutrition is crucial for the healthy growth and development of children, especially during the first two years of life. Children in the developmental stage need a number of vitamins and minerals such as iron and vitamin D which are specifically important, to grow strong and healthy.

How to Supplement Appropriately and Safely for Young Children

Parents decide to give dietary supplements to their children for a variety of reasons. Some parents consider supplementation to provide additional nutrients as an added boost from what children are getting in their daily meals to meet nutritional recommendations or to aid where there may be some lack in nutrients due to picky eating behaviors.