MASK The Magazine

SETTING A FOOD FOUNDATION

f you were to Google “unhealthy eating in kids,” your search would result in countless articles that reference excessive food portions, villainize sugar, discuss salt and fat intake, and warn against specific food types and products—all through the lens of addressing “excess body weight.” Weight and body size do not determine health status alone. Growth markers and physical development are essential in monitoring

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from MASK The Magazine

MASK The Magazine4 min read
College Highlight zach Tiede
Zach Tiede, a recent Arizona State University graduate, has never been the type to sit quietly on the sidelines. As a youth hockey player, Zach played on competitive travel teams for a dozen years while growing up in Utah. And when he started college
MASK The Magazine1 min read
Making The Grade
“Responsible and healthy decision-making can be challenging for any of us at any point in our lives,” emphasizes Dr. Shefali Gandhi, a licensed psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Guiding our children to make informed choices presents a formidable t
MASK The Magazine2 min read
7 Choices Your Child Should Witness You Making
When you help someone out without expecting anything in return, it teaches kids to be kind, considerate and empathetic. Whether it’s bringing a home-cooked meal to a sick friend, shoveling snow for an elderly neighbor or mentoring a co-worker, these

Related Books & Audiobooks