Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. It's not just candy.

Trying to teach your kids about healthy eating? Balancing food groups, preparing food together, and enjoying meals as a family can do a lot of good.

If you have a teenager who goes through protein bars like candy, or a little one who seems to subsist on carbs and air, you may be concerned that your child is consuming too much — or too little — ...

While bribing children to eat healthy food may offer short-term success, it can undermine their ability to self-regulate, ...

UNICEF says 1 in 5 kids worldwide is overweight; U.S. and Illinois hit 32% as experts cite diet, sleep and screens — and urge ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s one thing to have a diet soda every once in a while. It’s another to live off of take-out and sugary ...

We all eat processed foods, probably on a regular basis. It is all too easy to grab a packaged snack or a box of ready-to-eat ...

Eating more sugar than your body can handle may lead to hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis. If your blood sugar is high, use insulin properly and stay on top of checking your blood sugar. Staying ...