Child Health

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For Children, Food Insecurity Means Not Only Hunger but Also Stress, Sadness

New Research from Cindy Leung

Parents who experience food insecurity might think they're protecting their children from their family's food situation by eating less or different foods so their children can be spared, but a new study from assistant professor of Nutritional Sciences, Cindy Leung, shows that children know more about food insecurity than their parents give them credit for.

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IN THE NEWS: Your Kids Don't Have to Inherit Your Body-Image Issues

Kendrin Sonneville featured in the New York Times

Parents who struggle with food and self-image can inadvertently pass along unhealthy behaviors. Assistant professor of Nutritional Sciences Kendrin Sonneville shares that research tells us what you say matters more than what you do.

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Study Links Common Chemicals to Preterm Births in Puerto Rico

New Research from John Meeker and Kelly Ferguson

Scientists seeking answers to what is behind high rates of preterm birth in Puerto Rico have found an association between exposure to chemicals commonly found in many consumer products and a shorter duration of pregnancy and increased risk of preterm birth.

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IN THE NEWS: Prevent Sick Days From School

New Contribution from Joe Eisenberg

Nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.