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Posted by: Amanda Jacobson-Kelly, MD, MSc on Aug 10, 2026

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, but it continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated, even in developed countries. While there are numerous causes of anemia, iron deficiency is the most common.

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Shoulder Injuries in Young Athletes
First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Shoulder injuries in young athletes are common and vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing.
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How Water Keeps Our Kidneys Healthy

One of the best and easiest ways to keep your kidneys healthy is by drinking plenty of water.

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Eating Disorders in Adolescent Boys

Jul 01, 2024

Reports of eating disorders in males dates back as far as reports of female patients with eating disorders, and in the United States alone, eating disorders will affect 6.6 million males at some point in their lives. Read More

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Olympic Dreams vs. Reality

Apr 08, 2024

Sports are about enhancing self-esteem, learning to work within a team structure, and exercise. Whether kids play varsity or are on traveling teams or just play in their back yard, at the end of the day isn’t the point to have fun and implement healthy habits? Read More

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How Much Food is Just Right? A Handy Guide to Portions

Jan 25, 2024

Are you trying to figure out what and how much to feed your child or adolescent? How much food they need will vary as they grow and depending on their activity level. Read More

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Organic Foods: Are They Safer For Our Kids?

Dec 06, 2023

When determining whether to choose conventional or organic food, it is important to understand what organic means. Read More

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Toddler Nutrition: How Much is Enough?

Dec 06, 2023

Is your child’s stomach as big as yours? Children are much smaller than adults so it is important to remember that we should feed them smaller portions as well as more frequent meals than those of adults since a smaller stomach will fill up faster. Read More

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New Obesity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents

Jan 30, 2023

For the first time in fifteen years, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new treatment guidelines for children and adolescents with obesity. Read More

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The Importance of Good Nutrition for Kids

Mar 11, 2021

It is crucial to begin practicing healthy eating habits early on in your child’s life. One of the most important conversations to have with your child is the power of healthy eating. Read More

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Is Overuse of Baby Food Pouches a Problem?

Feb 11, 2020

There may be some concerns with having food pouches as the primary foods that a child is exposed to, based on developmental and sensory skills. Read More