By Lynn James, MS, RDN, LDN and Nicolette Vincent Introduction Proper nutrition is important for everyone, but nutritional needs vary. Sports nutrition is the application of nutritional principles to enhance…
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Protecting Kids from Harmful Food and Beverage Advertising
From the State of Childhood Obesity From virtual schooling, to streaming TV shows, to online grocery shopping, the use of the internet and social media has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic—particularly for children and…
4 Ways to Ease Sports Parenting Stress
Sports parents have a reputation, and it isn't good. From "Hoosiers" to "Bad Parents," they are portrayed as overbearing and undue pressure on their child athlete. Art imitates life in…
The Truth About Childhood Obesity and How to Get Kids Active
By Marla Urso (original article on activekids.com) Let's start with the plain truth: Children are not very active. Children today are more sedentary, fatter and unhealthier than previous generations. Today,…
Sen. Cory Booker: Congress Enjoys Leverage Over NCAA on Paying Athletes
By Jon Solomon, Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program The clock is ticking on what the future of college sports will look like. The NCAA went to Congress last year…
Youth Sports Participation During COVID-19: A Safety Checklist
from healthychildren.org If your child is participating in youth sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, remember to take steps that can reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Based on the…
Fitness for Kids Who Don’t Like Sports
from KidsHealth Reviewed by Mary L. Gavin MD Team sports can boost kids' self-esteem, coordination, and general fitness, and help them learn how to work with other kids and…
Shut Down Your Computers, Kids, and Lace Up
Teens and tweens need exercise, period. Many parents are finding informal, creative and encouraging ways to get their isolated offspring outside safely. By Rachel Levin, The New York Times …
Youth sports’ response to COVID-19 has failed. Here’s what we need to do now.
We all want kids to play given the many physical, social and emotional benefits attached to sports. But we need to do so by following good science. Jon Solomon Opinion contributor…
Ways to Help Your Child Focus During Online Learning
By Natalle Hay Kids removed from the structure of a classroom environment are being asked to do school from home amid all their favorite toys and electronics (and in…