American Dietetic Association

Young children may need more iron than they're getting. Athletes shouldn't overly restrict carbohydrates. And new fitness activities must be carefully considered. Such advice was abundant at last week's meeting of the American Dietetic Assn. in Anaheim. Here is a sampling. Healthier kids Infant and toddler nutrition isn't expected to be included in the update of the nation's dietary guidelines, so the American Dietetic Assn. has stepped in to fill the information gap.

Young children may need more iron than they're getting. Athletes shouldn't overly restrict carbohydrates. And new fitness activities must be carefully considered. Such advice was abundant at last week's meeting of the American Dietetic Assn. in Anaheim. Here is a sampling. Healthier kids Infant and toddler nutrition isn't expected to be included in the update of the nation's dietary guidelines, so the American Dietetic Assn. has stepped in to fill the information gap.

Cap'n Crunch is going! No, he's staying! No, he's going! No... Back and forth have gone the reports (and speculation) about the breakfast cereal's fate. Apparently, PepsiCo.'s newfound faith in good nutrition made some market watchers doubt the company's commitment to one of its longtime brands. The Cap'n's new Twitter account , however, disputes reports of his demise as premature. Former kids, presumably now adults, who got hyped up on the stuff while watching Saturday TV may cheer.