Overweight and obesity in children – the latest dietary recommendations
Overweight and obesity in children are currently among the most serious public health problems. According to WHO data, the number of overweight children is steadily rising, and the problem affects...
Constipation in toddlers – the role of fibre, fluids and mealtime routines
Constipation in young children is most often linked to diet, insufficient hydration, stress or poor bowel habits. An adequate intake of fibre, which supports healthy bowel function, is crucial in...
Childhood obesity – treatment and nutrition. A guide for parents
Childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly common problem, mainly due to an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, stress and genetic factors. If left untreated, it can lead to serious illnesses in...
Healthier vegetables than others - a list of the healthiest ones
There is no single 'healthiest' food that provides the human body with all the nutritional values it needs, which is why a varied and balanced diet is so important. However, there are some vegetables...
Water versus sugary drinks. How do you keep children properly hydrated?
Adequate hydration is essential for children's health and proper development, but many children choose sugary drinks instead of water, which can lead to obesity, tooth decay or concentration...
The school lunchbox and its impact on children's eating habits
Overweight and obesity are a global health problem. Excess body weight carries many risks, the risks of which can be mitigated by weight reduction. In the fight against obesity, dietary interventions...
How does diet affect concentration and academic performance in children?
Can what children eat affect their ability to focus and perform better at school? It turns out that yes, and on this issue nutritionists and doctors agree - a well-balanced diet supports a child's...
Is screen time the new culprit for childhood overweight?
These days, childhood no longer looks like it used to. Children are spending more and more of their free time in front of a screen - playing games, watching TV series or browsing social media. More...
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...
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...
