In its article, "Fixing a World That Fosters Fat," The New York Times tells us, "It's the environment, stupid." And they have a point. While so much of the fight against childhood obesity is geared toward changing individual behavior – eat better, exercise more – these efforts are

It is not always easy to get children to eat healthy foods. Despite the challenges, we all persist. Why is nutrition so important for young children? Providing children with nutritious foods is important to support their health, growth and development, while poor nutrition contributes to unhealthy

The boisterous, exuberant physical play of children is more than just fun; it's a vital part of their development. For the sake of children's health and their future, early childhood educators have a major role to play in protecting and promoting intense, vigorous play in childhood. Young children