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Young children not receiving adequate nutrition in early childhood care centres, study shows

In short: Studies show that young children in early childhood centers go hungry, are given food that does not meet nutritional standards, and child care workers feed children their own food. In turn, these food issues are linked to conflicts and emotional issues throughout the day. What’s next: Experts are calling for targeted food subsidies… Read More »

Gluten-free food guide puts good nutrition on plates for kids

When Lisa Rigney’s daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word came to her mind. “I was overwhelmed,” Rigney recalls. “It was a very, very overwhelming experience.” Celiac disease, a disorder that causes the body to overreact to gluten in foods such as barley, rye, and wheat, damages the lining of the… Read More »