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Dr. Nancy Trout and Stacy Chandna Guests at Local Farmington Valley Podcast Network

On July 17, 2019, our very own Dr. Nancy Trout and Stacy Chandna joined the Farmington Valley Podcast Network as they discussed the childhood obesity […]

Most US Kids Not Meeting Sleep, Exercise, and Screen Time Targets

According to a recent article in Reuters, only 1 in 20 US children get the AAP recommended levels of sleep, activity, and screen time for […]

Arsenic and Lead Are in Your Fruit Juice: What You Need to Know | Source:

After testing 45 popular fruit juices marketed to children, researchers found that these juices contained toxic levels of chemicals and contaminants, such as lead, arsenic […]

Fostering Nutrition, Health and Wellness for All Children | Source: Advancing Kids Blog

Optimal nutrition is a critical factor in children’s overall health and wellness, especially for this at risk population. The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) […]

Impact of Milk Cereal Drink on Future Obesity Risk | Source: Contemporary Pediatrics

A new Swedish study highlights the association with milk cereal drinks (such as porridge and other cereal in bottles) at 6 months of age and […]

Rutgers Study Finds Need for Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Interventions Beyond Preschool Education Settings | source: news wise

A recent study conducted by Rutgers has reinforced the ongoing need of obesity prevention education methods in multiple settings for young children, specifically those that […]