Stop the POP! -That's the title of the Missouri Dental Association's (MDA) campaign designed to help reverse the epidemic of dental disease among today's youth -- disease which can be caused by over-consumption of soft drinks, or "soda pop." Read More>>

Dr. Atkins Revisited- On July 7th, the Sunday New York Times printed an article by Gary Taubes, a science writer, titled: "What if It Has All Been a Big Fat Lie" in which he debates the theories of why Americans are overweight. The Times article can be accessed on line at: www.nytimes.org; however, you will need to register. Read More>>

How to get your Children to eat Vegetables!- One of the leading complaints that parents report about their children's eating habits is that they don't like, and/or refuse to eat vegetables. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association shows that the apple may not fall far from the tree. Read more>>

Infant and Toddler Pysical Activity Guidelines- The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) has released the first ever set of guidelines specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Read More>>