For Kids For Parents For Health Professionals Calendar of Events Scheduled appearances for Dr. Wood Dr. There is a constant battle going on in the homes of many families, and this war has to do with food choices. In my own pediatric practice, some parents are concerned because of the lack of healthy food in their child's diet.
Some parents show little concern about their child's eating habits.
However, on further questioning, I find their child's diet is filled with unhealthy food choices, lacks fruits and vegetables, or does not come close to reaching the recommended calcium requirements. Trends have changed drastically over the last several decades, and these trends have changed the type of health problems our children face. Health officials are worried about the future of our children. A study from the journal Pediatrics surveyed 3,307 children, two to 19 years of age in the United States. Only one percent, that is 33 children, met all recommendations for the Food Pyramid Guide.