Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
Kai Wicker-Brown, M.D.
Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
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Not all fat, salt, and sugar are bad for children. In fact, healthy fats and sugar consumed through fruits and whole grains are important for your child's health. 🥜🍎 Sodium is also important for maintaining healthy blood pressure and preventing dehydration. However, excessive intake can cause problems. 🧂
👉 Check out this guide for dietary recommendations on fat, salt, and sugar, and how to keep your children from consuming harmful amounts!
"Forcing children to eat food doesn’t work. Neither does forbidding foods. When children think that a food is forbidden by their parents, the food often becomes more desirable.
It’s important for both children and adults to be sensible and enjoy all foods and beverages, but not to overdo it on any one type of food. Sweets and higher-fat snack foods in appropriate portions are OK in moderation."
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Fat, Salt and Sugar: Not All Bad
www.healthychildren.org
The following is information about fat, sugar, and salt and dietary recommendations based on recommendations from the US Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Health and Human Services.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
ADHD doesn't always show up the same in every child. There are different types of ADHD such as Hyperactive ADHD and Inattentive ADHD. 🧠
If your child has Hyperactive ADHD, they might have difficulty with sitting still or feel full of energy. 🏃♂️ If they have Inattentive ADHD, they might forget things easily or have trouble with concentration. 🤷♂️ This chart outlines some of the differences and a breakdown of overlapping experiences.
☎️ If you have any questions or concerns about your child's ADHD or medication management, call our office.
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Studies show that many children aren't getting enough Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and a strong immune system. Diet alone does not provide children with enough of this vitamin. That is why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children begin receiving vitamin D supplements shortly after birth. 👶
Babies under one year of age should receive 400 IU of vitamin D daily, while children older than 12 months should receive 600 IU.
Learn more about helping your child to get enough Vitamin D here! 👇
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Vitamin D for Babies, Children & Adolescents
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Recent studies show that most children aren’t getting enough vitamin D. Find out why experts suggest increasing your child’s intake.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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☕ For children's growing bodies, caffeine and other stimulants found in energy drinks can have harmful side effects. While it's consider safe for most adults to have less than 400mg of caffeine per day, it's important to know that children are more sensitive to caffeine and it is recommended for kids to avoid it as much as possible.
Caffeine can disrupt children's sleep, cause anxiety, raise blood pressure, and lead to headaches, nausea, and fast or irregular heartbeat. To learn more about how caffeine affects kids and how to help your child avoid it, check out this guide. 👇
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The Effects of Caffeine on Kids: A Parent’s Guide
www.healthychildren.org
Caffeine affects kids’ health, sleep and learning. Here’s what parents can do to help kids choose healthy drinks and avoid caffeine.0 CommentsComment on Facebook