Lack of appetite in a child: where does it come from and what does it mean?
This article discusses the most common causes of appetite disorders in children.
Baby's diet after 12 months
Celebrating a baby's first birthday is an important moment for the whole family. The little one has changed a lot over the past year. He is very mobile and therefore needs a varied menu to give him...
Are algae the future of sustainable nutrition?
Algae is one of the products that scientists looking for a valuable food alternative to current crops have focused on. The conclusions reached by the researchers are presented below.
Infant nutrition: which formula milk to choose?
Breastfeeding has a huge number of benefits. It ensures the proper psychomotor development and growth of the baby. Experts agree that a baby should be exclusively breastfed until the age of 6 months....
Carbonated water - is it unhealthy?
Parents tell their children from a young age that sparkling water is bad for their health, not wanting to irritate their throats. But does sparkling water really have a negative effect on human...
How not to get addicted to sugar?
Sugar - can you become addicted to it? Scientists agree - sugar addiction exists and, contrary to appearances, it is not at all simple to give up sugar. What are the consequences of consuming too...
Milk banks are increasingly becoming a hit in Poland!
Milk banks are becoming increasingly popular in Poland too. Last year, nearly 3600 children benefited from the offer of milk banks. on 19 May, we celebrated World Women's Milk Donor Day.
Processed foods can negatively affect a child's bone development
Children who frequently eat unhealthy foods may be at greater risk of abnormal bone development. According to experts, this finding is important because many teenagers consume industrially processed...
Which milk should be given to children?
Milk is a good source of calcium, vitamin D and protein. Depending on their age, most children should drink between 2 and 4 glasses of milk each day, especially if they do not consume any other...
Healthy food programmes a way to convince children to eat healthy snacks?
Many times parents of young patients ask paediatricians how to convince them to reach for healthy snacks. After all, neither doctors nor parents need to be convinced that it is often far from easy to...
The Sejm has adopted a law on sugar tax. Will it result in less obesity among Poles?
The Sejm has adopted the so-called sugar law. The Ministry of Health explains the introduction of the tax by caring for the health of Poles. However, will the introduction of another tax really...
Worrying figures on childhood obesity
Obesity is recognised as the scourge of the 21st century. Among children, too, there are increasing numbers of children who are not overweight but advanced obese. What steps should be taken to...
Breastfeeding - the best way to keep your baby healthy!
Breastfeeding is the natural and best food an infant can receive. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates and mineral salts are present in it in proportions that no artificial equivalent has, making it...
Modified milk - which is the best?
Modified milk is a substitute formula, which has been chemically treated to be as similar in composition as possible to breast milk. Valuable modified milk provides the baby with developmentally...
Starchy taste
According to their physiology, humans are able to distinguish five basic tastes. These include sweet, sour, bitter and salty, together with the umami variety. Each taste is recognised by its own...
Substances from breast milk can prevent streptococcal infections in children
Breastfeeding is the recommended method of feeding in the early stages of life by many organisations and societies, including the World Health Organisation. These recommendations are not made without...
Juices as an alternative to fruit and vegetables
A child's diet should be balanced and contain all the recommended products from the food pyramid to give the child the opportunity for safe growth and development. According to research, the diet of...
Does your child have ... the obesity gene ?
Scientific research in recent years clearly indicates that there is ... an obesity gene ! People who have an activated version of the gene often struggle unsuccessfully to gain extra pounds. A...
What do we know about publicly available water?
Allowing children and adolescents to use tap water directly for drinking while in school and educational facilities is now widely promoted in the USA and many European countries.
Infant and child dietary supplementation
The infant period is a period of intensive growth and development. Many metabolic pathways and biological processes require correct concentrations of micronutrients and vitamins. In children under...
