At 8-years-old, he is old enough to recognize how his behavior changes when he makes the choice to eat something with dyes or colors.
Thanks so much for your quick response, as the manager of our hospital's growing and evolving website, I appreciate how much it means. I understand about families with two working adults, my household is the modern chaotic jumble of parents, pets, kids and all that implies. It sounds like you are all too familiar...
Her mom and I are concerned about our daughter’s weight.
I must admit that her mom and I are primarily responsible for the concern. As for exercise, she does a great job on our Health Rider, 30+ minutes at a time, but when it comes to running, she doesn't seem to have the stamina, although she likes to walk at a casual pace. She...
Our 2 year old suffered from colic.
I have a 2 1/2-month-old baby girl. She is gaining weight normally (I have a 2-year-old girl to compare with). Our 2 year old suffered from what we believed at the time to be colic. She would cry each night between 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. This started when she was 5 weeks old and...
The only vegetables my kids will eat are corn and beans. How can I get them to try something else?
The only vegetables my kids will eat are corn and beans. I like most others, but I'm the only one in the family that will eat other vegetables. How can I get them to try something else?
Your family's vegetable preferences are most commonly compared to other Americans. Corn and beans are probably the most...
I am an adult female with ADHD. What are these foods that aggravate symptoms?
I am an adult female who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I seem to recall some research that indicated that certain foods could aggravate the symptoms of ADHD. Has this been substantiated recently? What are these foods? Sugar? Yeast? Food Dyes? I am very curious. Please help.
Hyperactivity or hyperkinesis is a diagnosable syndrome recognized...
Do you have information on the Finegold Diet?
I was wondering if you had any information on what is called the "Finegold Diet"? It could be used, from what I understand, for patients (children) with Attention Deficit Disorders perhaps as a last resort for treatment. I do understand that it isn't proven to be of benefit, but may not be harmful either....
Where can I find a dietitian who works with children?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with children?
The Pediatric Nutrition dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in working with infants, children, and adolescents. You can find a dietitian at the Find a Registered Dietitian on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or city/state...
I am trying to find out my son’s percentiles for weight and height.
Congratulations on a very useful site. I am trying to find out exactly my son's percentiles for weight and height before I seek a specialist's help. I have not been able to locate such tables in any place on the web, not even in the CDC site. Your tables are the closest I got,...
Although hyperactivity is associated with ADD it is not a necessarily symptom of the disease.
I decided to write this quick note after reading your Q&A's about Attention Deficit Disorder. A simple definition of ADD (attention deficit disorder) = The lack or reduced ability to focus.
Although hyperactivity is associated with ADD it is not a necessary symptom of the disease. I am an ADD adult with 3 ADD kids,...
We have a 28-month-old son who has been small all his life, has a small appetite, and frequently skips meals.
We have a 28-month-old son who has been small all his life. He was born at 7 pound, 9 ounces and began falling off the growth chart at approximately 3 months. He breastfed for the first year with solids introduced at 4 months. He currently weighs 21 pound, 4 ounces.
He has a small appetite...