Dr. Stephen Kemp answers the question: 'How Does Type 1 Affect Child Growth?' — -- Question: How does Type 1 diabetes affect a child's growth and development? Answer: Growth and development are ...

Fewer than one in four preschoolers (aged 2–4) meet the recommended 180 minutes of daily physical activity. Only about 2.4% achieve 60 minutes of m ...

The constant daily challenge that parents face is to make sure that their kids eat properly. As a result of school, playtime, and the hectic family routine, mealtime is sometimes like a race.

Nutrition is central to a child’s physical and mental development, yet many parents remain unaware that children require specific nutrients at each stage of growth. Experts say this is why ...

Myranda Hawthorne receives funding from the Ontario Graduate Scholarship. Sophie M Phillips receives funding from Children's Health Research Institute and Mitacs. Trish Tucker receives funding from ...

A new study finds that getting a family dog is linked with a big jump in physical activity in younger kids – especially in young girls. The finding is part of a growing body of research investigating ...