Nutrition - Penfield Children's Center

May 21, 2019Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Caffeine and Kids

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on May 21, 2019 By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Is it okay for children to consume caffeine? If so, what is the limit? These days, children ingest increasing amounts of caffeine. According to U.S. News and World Report, most children consume caffeine from soda. Children …

November 13, 2018Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

One, Two! Follow these Two Tips for Keeping your Child’s Bones Healthy

By: Mel Hendrickson, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services, Penfield Children’s Center In order for children to reach their full potential, it’s important for them to have strong bones. Good bone health throughout childhood actually impacts the health of your child’s bones in the future. In fact, bone density is …

July 12, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Sneaky Fruits and Veggies

By: Cristina Moreno, Bilingual Outreach Specialist, Penfield Children’s Center Food that is labeled ‘enriched’ or ‘fortified’ really just means that vitamins, minerals, proteins, calories, or fiber have been added to make it more nutritious, which can be a good thing, and is sometimes even necessary for growth. However, any time …

April 26, 2017Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Celiac Disease

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center These days, the topic of gluten has found its way into many conversations about health and weight-loss. Many diets have also popped up to support a food plan that does not include gluten, but focuses on …

August 21, 2015Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Feeding Stages for Babies

Is your baby ready to sit in a high chair or eat solid foods? Learn about the stages of feeding development in children 6 months and older.

March 20, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionchild, food, nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Introducing new foods

Introducing new foods to your weekly menu can be challenging. Getting children to try new foods can be just as tough. Children typically need to be exposed to a new food six to 10 times … sometimes more. Learn some tips for introducing new foods to your child and making …

March 4, 2015Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Make Your Own Baby Food

Beginning around six months of age, your little one may be ready to start eating solid foods. Making your own baby food may sound complicated but it is incredibly simple and will save your family a lot of money. You can also be confident that you are providing your baby …

July 18, 2014Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

How Gardening Can Improve the Wellness of Children

Chronic illness is undoubtedly on the rise. Almost everyone seems to know someone suffering from disease within their circle of family and friends. The current outlook is bleak. Global cases of cancer are anticipated to rise by half – growing from 14 million in 2012 to 21.6 million cases by …

May 16, 2014Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionby Shelby Schnell

Kicking the Fast Food Habit

Even though we all know the unhealthful truth about fast food, there are still many irresistible reasons why we continue to show up at the drive thru window. When you’re nearing dinnertime with hungry kids and limited time and money, the convenience of picking up fast food on the way …

December 16, 2013Health & Wellness, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Nutritionfood, kids, nutrition, snacks, special needsby Shelby Schnell

Nutrition for Kids With Special Needs

For children with special needs it is possible to have a variety of conditions that vary in severity and prognosis. A highly functioning child with autism, for example, may have one set of unique nutritional problems while a child with severe cerebral palsy will have a very different set of …

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