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Donta Jackson's snack of choice is a bag of Skittles.

Health & Safety

Do Parents Really Know What Their Kids Are Eating?

4:09pm August 08, 2013

by Chantell Williams

Most parents think that their kids eat healthfully. But in reality, they may not know much about their kids' eating habits, especially as their children get older. Many kids don't talk to their parents about what they eat, and sneak unhealthy snacks after school.

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Good advice, but strict rules at mealtime may backfire.

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Selling Kids On Veggies When Rules Like 'Clean Your Plate' Fail

5:14pm March 06, 2013

by Patti Neighmond

Involving kids in preparing dinner may be a better way to get kids to eat their vegetables than strictures like "no dessert until you eat your vegetables." But health experts say there's nothing wrong with an occasional treat.

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Bonobos share a piece of fruit at the Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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How Did Our Brains Evolve To Equate Food With Love?

12:12pm March 05, 2013

by Jon Hamilton

Until recently, our brains' way of connecting food with love and a sense of well-being was purely a good thing. But in a world where it's possible to feast every day, it can be a problem.

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The Brown-Spencer family gathers for dinner at their home in Mechanicsville, Va. This family of eight manages to eat together nearly every weeknight, but they've had to cut back on many after-school activities to make it work. From left: Doug Brown, Laura

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Family Dinner: Treasured Tradition Or Bygone Ideal?

3:06pm February 28, 2013

by Allison Aubrey

We'd all like to live the Norman Rockwell scenario, but for some families, the hectic pace of modern life means dinners are often more likely to channel The Simpsons. Studies suggest that regular family meals contribute to healthy eating habits. So what to make of this tradition in transition?

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A new poll explores what happens in American households during the hours between school and bedtime.

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How 'Crunch Time' Between School And Sleep Shapes Kids' Health

11:30am February 27, 2013

A new poll explores how crucial everyday decisions are made in American households about food and exercise.

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