Child and Adolescent Research Library
One of three research libraries designed for parents, this library consolidates general findings on how dietary intake patterns influence the child and adolescent populations. Within today’s Westernized dietary landscape, the “Eat your broccoli — it’s good for you!” approach isn’t working.
More sophisticated tools are needed to navigate our new dietary landscape, and to help kids make choices more supportive of their mood, behavior, and mental health. That is why CNP is creating innovative curriculum in Nutritional Psychology for children — to help them develop an internalized awareness of how the foods they eat can impact the way they think, feel, and behave. Also, you always need to develop your intellectual abilities. The online casino industry gives a good boost in this. Especially if you play casinos that accept echeck
If you are a parent or guardian working to understand how food is impacting your child’s well-being, we invite you to use our parent research libraries to keep up with the latest scientific findings from around the world. For information on how diet affects children with special neurodevelopmental needs, visit CNP’s Neurodevelopmental Research Library.
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A brief diet intervention can reduce symptoms of depression in young adults – A randomised controlled trial
Heather M. Francis | Oct 9, 2019
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PARENT NEWS
Most Parents Don’t Think Standard American Diet Is Healthy for Children
Only a third of U.S. parents think the typical American diet is alright for kids.- April 23, 2024
Study Explores Parents’ Struggle With Children’s Avid Eating Behaviors
New research explores parents' experiences feeding children with avid eating behavior.- April 24, 2024
Fast Food Diet Before Pregnancy Can Impact Breast Milk and Baby’s Health, Say Scientists
A study reveals that consuming sugary, fatty foods can harm both a mother's breast milk and her baby's health, starting before conception.- July 27, 2022
Junk Food-Filled Diet in Teens May Disrupt Brains’ Memory Ability for a Long Time
Teenagers who consume a diet high in fats and sugars may experience long-term disruptions in their brain’s memory function.- April 16, 2024
Spotting the Signs of Disordered Eating in Youth: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Learning to recognize disordered eating early on is critical for the prevention of eating disorders.- March 30, 2024
Tailored Diet Could Boost Growth In Malnourished Kids Via Gut Bacteria Action
New research paves the way for enhancing weight gain in malnourished children.- March 20, 2024
Mothers’ Dieting Habits and Self-Talk Have Profound Impact on Daughters − 2 Psychologists Explain How to Cultivate Healthy Behaviors and Body Image
Discover how to cultivate healthy behaviors and body image in your daughter.- February 22, 2024
Early Childhood Appetite Traits Linked to Adolescent Eating Disorders, Study Finds
Could appetitive qualities in early childhood prelude eating disorder symptoms in adolescence?- February 23, 2024
Non-Sugar Sweetener Consumption Could Be Linked to Poor Health in Children, Review Flags
Review raises concerns: possible link between non-sugar sweetener consumption and children's health issues.- January 29, 2024
Maternal Aspartame Use May Triple Autism Risk in Boys
A study reveals that boys whose mothers consumed aspartame daily during pregnancy or breastfeeding face a threefold increase in the risk of autism.- October 3, 2023
How a Mediterranean Diet Can Help Fight Teen Depression
Good food leads to a good mood, in teens and adults alike.- January 8, 2024
Is Managing Emotions More Effective Than Boosting Wellbeing in Curbing Teens’ Sweet Tooth?
Could emotional regulation be the key to making healthier choices?- January 11, 2024
Children of Mothers With an Eating Disorder May Deal With Life-Long Body Image Struggles
Could your mother's eating habits impact your body image?- December 20, 2023
Poor Diet Quality During Adolescence is Linked to Serious Health Risks
Inadequate dietary habits during adolescence have been associated with significant health risks.- December 13, 2023
Highly Visual Social Media Use Can Increase Eating Disorder Risk Among Youth
Frequent use of visually-oriented social media platforms has an adverse effect on eating behaviors.- December 11, 2023
Toddlers Who Eat Fish Have Lower Developmental Delay Risks
Incorporating fish into the diets of toddlers might decrease the likelihood of neurodevelopmental delays.- December 11, 2023
Global Study Reveals Link Between Psychological Distress and Unhealthy Eating in Adolescents
New studies gauge how common unhealthy eating habits and psychological distress are among different genders.- December 13, 2023
Young People in Norway Lack Knowledge About Healthy Food, Concludes Study
Do young people in Norway have the knowledge needed to construct a healthy diet?- December 12, 2023
Children as Young as Four Years Old Eat 79% More Calories When Bored, Study Shows
New research looks at how much more children eat when experiencing boredom.- October 24, 2023
New Research Identifies Four Types of Eating Behavior in Children
Identify how eating patterns are associated with temperament, feeding practices, and food insecurity in children.- October 18, 2023
Balancing Nutritional Needs in Children: Study Highlights Risks in Plant-based and Meat-based Diets
Which type of diet is best for children who are at risk of nutritional deficiencies?- October 16, 2023
Unhealthy Diet During Pregnancy Associated with Depression, Anxiety in Children
Discover how a mother's diet in the third trimester has a significant impact on her children's depression and anxiety symptoms in the future.- October 7, 2023
What Role Does Food Insecurity Play In The Mental Health Of Children And Teens?
Discover why food insecurity leads to higher rates of behavioral issues and mental health problems in children and adolescents.- August 29, 2023
To Raise a Healthy Eater, Avoid These 6 Common Food Mistakes
Discover how health problems may begin in childhood and what you can do to mitigate the risks.- August 8, 2023
A Mother’s Diet Can Protect Her Grandchildren’s Brains: Genetic Model Study
A new study using genetic models discovers how mothers can utilize diet to protect their children and grandchildren.- August 3, 2023
WHO Releases New Guidelines on Food Marketing to Children
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges for better policies to monitor the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks to children.- July 25, 2023
MIND Diet May Improve Attention In Pre-adolescents, Study Shows
Could a diet targeted towards preventing cognitive decline in adults also improve attention in pre-adolescents?- July 23, 2023
Scarcity of Food May Lead to Poor Mental Health in Children: Study
Research highlights the connection between food insecurity and mental health for youth and children.- July 24, 2023
Study Finds Maternal Diet May Have Long-Lasting Effects for Offspring
New research finds that a highly processed foods diet in pregnancy is associated with inflammation and increased risk for disease that begins in-utero.- June 16, 2023
Mediterranean Diet in Pregnancy: A Recipe for Reduced Stress and Improved Sleep
New research discovers the impact of a Mediterranean diet intervention in pregnancy on maternal well-being, sleep quality, and stress.- June 4, 2023
‘Every Bite Counts’: The Importance of Monitoring Diet in the First 24 Months of Life
Researchers assess the effectiveness of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) in reducing childhood obesity.- May 29, 2023
Baby’s First Poop Predicts Risk of Allergies
New research finds that an infant's first stool can accurately predict if they'll develop allergies.- May 7, 2023
Regular Walnut Consumption Aids in Cognitive Development and Psychological Maturation of Adolescents
The Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV) studies the impact of eating walnuts during a critical stage of development.- April 19, 2023
Maternal Psychosocial Stress May Impact the Developing Infant Gut Microbiome
Researchers examine mother-infant pairs to determine the impact of psychological stress experienced on the gut microbiome of the infant.- April 15, 2023
ADHD and Gut Health: Study Finds Link to Fungi in Microbiome
New research finds that an imbalance of certain fungi is more abundant in individuals with ADHD.- April 7, 2023
Western Diet May Result in Increased Aggression for Adolescent Girls, Study Suggests
Could diet play a critical role in the increasing rates of aggression seen in adolescent girls?- April 5, 2023
Dietary Interventions Show Mixed Results in Treating Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Current research points to how dietary modifications could support women dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety.- April 4, 2023
Spike in Eating Disorders: Millions of People Suffer from the Condition
The rate of eating disorders becomes even more prevalent after surging in 2020.- March 9, 2023
What is Disordered Eating? And Why Do 20% of the World’s Kids Show Signs of It? Experts Explain
New research shows that more than 1 in 5 children and teenagers around the world show signs of disordered eating.- February 20, 2023
As Obesity Rates Rise, Many Kids in US Not Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables, Study Finds
Child obesity continues to rise as the CDC releases new data on what kids are consuming.- February 16, 2023
Differences in Gut Microbiome Diversity Attributed to Dietary Patterns in Children with Obesity
New research points out the differences in the children's diets and how these diets contribute to gut microbiome diversity.- February 16, 2023
Researchers Discover that Youth Binge Drinking is Linked to Gut Microbiome Changes
Researchers find that changes in the gut microbiome are linked with binge drinking in young people.- February 2, 2023
Can Dietary Interventions Help Treat Children With ADHD?
A new study shows that a nutrient-dense dietary intake may be a promising additional treatment for children with ADHD- December 20, 2022
Is Having Obesity Bad For a Child’s Brain?
Researchers find that higher weight and body mass index (BMI) are associated with negative brain changes- November 28, 2022
Processed Food Consumption and Household Chaos Linked to Reduced Cognitive Performance in Young Children
Processed foods and an unstable household environment have far-reaching consequences when it comes to children's executive function- October 29, 2022
Children with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety Can Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is shown to decrease anxiety related to food allergies in children- October 4, 2022
Skipping Breakfast May Increase a Child’s Risk of Psychosocial Health Problems
A study from Spain finds that having breakfast at home is related to impacts that go beyond nutrition, including fewer behavioral issues in children and adolescents- September 6, 2022
A Mother’s Diet During Pregnancy is Linked to her Child’s Food Preferences
A mother's diet during pregnancy is essential when it comes to development and growth in the neonatal period- September 4, 2022
Kids and Teens Who Skip Breakfast May Have Poorer Physical and Mental Health
New study finds eating breakfast to be an essential step in better psychosocial health, especially for children and teens- August 23, 2022
12 Reasons College Students Have A Hard Time With Healthy Eating
College is a transitional stage that has many ups and downs, including the struggle to maintain a healthy dietary intake- August 22, 2022
Could Eating Fruit More Often Keep Depression at Bay?
People who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive mental wellbeing and are less likely to report symptoms of depression- July 14, 2022
Emotional Patterns a Factor in Children’s Food Choices
A new study discusses how children's unhealthy food choices, especially over weekends, are related to emotion- July 12, 2022
Poor Diet and Household Chaos May Impair Young Children’s Cognitive Skills
In young children, poor nutrition coupled with living in a chaotic environment may be detrimental to cognitive and executive function- July 12, 2022
Nutrition, Cognition, and Affection
Discover 10 tips for supporting your child's brain development with food- June 22, 2022
Why You Might Eat for Stimulation with ADHD, Plus How to Handle It
Those who experience ADHD may have a high need for stimulation and could be prone to impulsivity, leading to a high caloric intake- June 17, 2022
Five New Studies Shed Light on the Eating Behaviors and Diets of Teens, Young adults
NUTRITION 2022 LIVE ONLINE explores the eating habits and dietary intake of teenagers and young adults as they experience increasing independence- June 14, 2022
Diet Plays Key Role in ADHD Symptoms in Children
Study finds more fruits and veggies mean less inattention- May 19, 2022
Study: Poor Diet More Common Among Children with Inattentive ADHD
Only 12% of children with inattentive ADHD practiced healthy eating habits- May 12, 2022
Diet Quality Moderates Link Between Excess Weight, Psychosocial Issues for Children
The quality of a child’s diet is a moderating factor between excess weight and psychosocial health- May 5, 2022
Emotional Eating in Kids: How Much of It Is Mom’s Fault?
If a mother reaches for cakes when she's feeling down, her children could become emotional eaters- 30-Apr-22
