Excess added sugars, particularly in the form of sugar sweetened beverages, is a leading
cause of tooth decay in US children. While added sugar intake is rooted behavioral and …

Findings on the relationship between family meal frequency and children's nutritional health
are inconsistent. The reasons for these mixed results have to date remained largely …

Background Although the scientific community has acknowledged modest improvements
can be made to weight status and obesogenic behaviors (ie, physical activity …

In some aspects, pediatric nutrition is easier than adult nutrition, in that children have a
ready “marker” for nutrition status: growth. Although an approximation, appropriate growth …

Background Previous evidence suggests that school garden-based programmes (SGBP)
may be a promising yet cost-effective intervention to improve children's knowledge, attitudes …

Among early adolescents (10–14 years), poor diet quality along with physical inactivity can
contribute to an increased risk of obesity and associated biomarkers for chronic disease …

Background Recent literature has suggested that associations and interactions between
family socioeconomic status (SES) and home food environment influence children's diet, but …

Correct dietary patterns are important for a child's health from birth to adulthood.
Understanding a child's health as a state of entire physical, mental, and social well-being is …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic, with its cyclical lockdown restrictions and school
closures, has influenced family life. The home, work, and school environments have collided …

Dr Vijayakanthi performed literature searches on the topic and subtopics for relevant articles
for inclusion and drafted and edited the manuscript; Dr Greally conceptualized the …