How would you rate the vending machines in your child’s school? Did you know that schools throughout America are now required to adhere to strict national nutrition standards when stocking items in their vending machines?The National Academies’ Institute of Medicine released new nutrition standards for school vending machines last spring in an effort to get soda and junk foods out ...

More and more young athletes are seeking personal fitness trainers for specialized workouts. As part of their training, we strive to help these young people become stronger and better able to withstand the rigors of sports competition. But physical training is only one part of the equation: young athletes also need to learn why proper nutrition is vital to optimizin...

It is something of a modern paradox: Although kids today seem wiser to the ways of the world, their bodies are more unhealthy and deconditioned than ever. There are many demands on children’s attention these days; but, unfortunately, very few of these involve healthy levels of interactive play or connection to nature. The conveniences and “advances” of...