With growing concern and rising numbers of eating disorders in our youth, we are launching our 3-part series on Eating Disorders, written by eating disorder specialist and colleague, Katherine Fowler, MS, RD, LDN. I am sure you have heard discussions...

Vitamin D is making headlines once again, with yet another update to daily requirements.  As part of our Alphabet Soup Vitamin series, we attempt to sort out the ins and outs of Vitamin D for you. What Does D Do? Vitamin D’s main job is to maintain...

I am not  a fan of diets.  They don't work.  Especially with kids. Many adults argue that a calorie-restricted diet is just the nudge they need to launch their new eating habits and the resulting weight loss they desire. But for kids, restrictive...

Welcome to our new series--Alphabet Soup!  The ABC's of Vitamins.  In this series, I will be covering the essential information you need to know to ensure your child is getting the vitamins he/she needs for proper growth and development.   As the...

A three-letter word that stings, slaps, and scars.  Modifications of this word hurt just as much.  Unjustified use is common. Fat.  Fatso.  Fatty.  I consider these "F' words.  Unspeakable and with rank and power as high as some of the dirtiest...