Body Weight and Young Athletes – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 10 Coach encouraging you to lose or gain some weight for performance? This episode features youth sports dietitian, Melanie Battaglia, discussing nutrition and body weight amongst young athletes. Betsy and Jen ask some pointed
Read more →Does your young athlete face frequent diet challenges, opinions and even pressure from coaches, peers and other well-intended people? This kids nutrition podcast is for you.
Read more →One Teen’s Journey to a Healthier BMI – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 3, Episode 2 On this week’s pediatric nutrition podcast, special guest, Hannah, joins registered dietitian Betsy and Jen in this heartwarming and real view into the realities of trying to improve the weight of
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The winter months and holidays make it challenging to stay active. However, engaging in physical activity at a young age can help children develop lifelong habits of being physically active. We recommend kids are active 60 minutes per day, which helps promote a healthy weight and heart,
Read more →Season 2 Finale – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 12 Bob’s Red Mill vs Pillsbury flour – which is better? What did Jen learn most from season 2? Is your child secretly a good athlete, but no one knows it because they never hydrate? Listen
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While protein bars are a convenient snack that can be used in ‘on the go’ situations for adults and children alike, many parents wonder if they are a good snack option for kids and teens. The answer, is that it depends on certain factors, such as time, access
Read more →Kids and constipation – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 2 Special guest Elana Comrov, pediatrician at Pediatric Health Care Associates, joins Betsy and Jen for this fun and informative chat about the most common complaint at the pediatrician’s office and one of life’s most basic
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There is no better time than the New Year to consider adopting some healthy habits for the whole family. Wait. Strike that. There is NO TIME when you’re a parent. That’s why we’ve done the work for you and came up with a few suggestions for making
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As dietitians, during our patient appointments, you can assume we will ask about the foods your child eats, foods they dislike, stooling patterns, and medications/supplements (amongst many other things!). One question that might catch you off guard is “How is your child sleeping?” After all, what does
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With a whirlwind of outdoor activities, day trips and late bedtimes in the summer, healthy eating often takes a backseat to convenience. That’s why we’ve come up with some healthy, easy and delicious snacks to stand up to even the hardest temptations. Below are five on-the-go snack
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