by DrRobyn on October 29, 2008
Attention Parents!
A Rise in Kidney Stones in Children Due to Salty Processed Foods?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
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As if we needed another reason not to feed our children processed foods.
We’ve talked about the rise in cholesterol, weight, and now…kidney stones in children.
“I thought older men get kidney stones, not kids,” Mother of 11 [...]
by DrRobyn on August 6, 2008
How to Take Control of the Kids’ Meal Problem
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
As you read in yesterday’s discussion of the new fast food nutritional study (or shall we call it, lack of nutrition study?), many fast food restaurant chains have crammed the kiddie meal full of too many calories. It’ s frustrating for parents and [...]
by DrRobyn on August 5, 2008
Kids’ Meals are too high in calories, fat, and sodium, study says
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
You probably knew it wasn’t the healthiest option on the block. But when you go into a fast-food restaurant (can we really call them that?), you’re getting a lot more than you bargained for when you order a kid’s meal for [...]