Recent reports have both good and bad news about our dietary report card. A recent report in the journal Pediatrics conveyed that teenagers are exercising more, eating less sugar, and eating more fruits and vegetables! Woo Hoo! Kudos to parents who have been hounding their teens to get off the couch, turn off the Xbox, and move their bodies in space. And Moms and Dads have probably been reducing the availability of sugary snacks on the home front, while schools have been getting rid of high calorie drinks and treats.

There is still room for improvement. Younger children have the... Read More