Nutrition and Fitness

If your child seems withdrawn, skips meals or exercises way too much, it might be a red flag for an eating disorder. Doctors say anorexia and bulimia affect young people across racial and gender lines.

Dr. Ben Danielson provides caregivers with helpful tips for encouraging picky eaters to eat.

Nearly 10 million teens have eating disorders or abnormal behaviors when dealing with food, and the problems often start at much younger ages.

Dr. Cora Breuner discusses the importance of providing young athletes with the proper nutrition they need to do their best.

Kindergarten kids in Seattle Public Schools will be bringing home jump ropes in the next couple of weeks. It’s part of a new campaign to get kids moving toward fitness at school and at home.

 For years, pediatricians have encouraged overweight children and their parents to make major lifestyle changes, like getting more exercise and eating more fruits and vegetables.

Dr. Ben Danielson discusses general health topics in children and answers questions from parents.

Dr. Ben Danielson discusses general health topics in children and answers questions from parents.

Dr. Leslie Walker discusses the food allergies in children and tips for identifying these allergies.

 Whether they’re on the go or reaching for a satisfying snack, American kids love cold cereal. And with and cartoon characters, children are enticed by the sweetest brands.

Kindergarten kids in Seattle Public Schools will be bringing home jump ropes in the next couple of weeks. It’s part of a new campaign to get kids moving toward fitness at school and at home.

 Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about slowing the trend of childhood obesity and keeping our children healthy.

A Seattle elementary school is bringing the battle against obesity to the classroom, and the lesson for school kids is very tasty.

 Dr. Rich Molteni offers advice to encourage healthy eating habits in children.

Dr. Michelle Terry discusses the new American Academy of Pediatrics recommended dose of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin for kids.

Dr. Ben Danielson discusses general health topics in children and answers questions from parents.