EPIC: Food Insecurity

What is food insecurity? How Philly navigates hunger, food deserts, and access to good food. Across the Philly region, one out of every 10 households doesn’t have access to affordable, healthy food on a consistent basis.

Screen and Intervene: A Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Insecurity - Food Research & Action Center Check this page for updates on efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the health, well-being and food security of low-income people.

Conversations around obesity are rarely straightforward. Dr. Carissa Baker-Smith utilizes a multi-layered approach in obesity treatment to secure "buy-in" from the patient and parents.

Tackling food insecurity in PA remains a key PA AAP priority which is why we're thrilled to partner with the American Dairy Association North East to ensure that pediatric providers are aware of their great work, including "Breakfast After the Bell."

To learn more about the American Dairy Association North East’s mission and initiatives such "Breakfast After the Bell," stop by their table in our Exhibit Hall at the 2022 Pediatric Conference.

How do I help my picky eater try more healthy foods? ​Recognizing that pickiness is normal and usually short-lived in children can make mealtimes more enjoyable. A low-key approach to picky eating can help kids come around and try a wider variety of foods. Here are some basic strategies to try.​

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FDA warns against using some infant formulas after hospitalizations, death According to the FDA, four cases of infants falling ill (three with Cronobacter and one with salmonella) in three states – Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas – have been reported. All four were…

Toothbrushing Tips for Young Children ​​Each child has different skills and needs that can guide parents in helping him or her brush. Here are tips to help young children practice brushing and make it a good experience.

Another can't-miss educational opportunity; register today to view the National CACFP Sponsors Association's webinar, "Food Program Fun," next Wednesday, February 23 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm ET.

PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics will be tuning in; we hope you will, too!

Food Program Fun: CACFP Week At-a-Glance 8:00 PM EST Come get excited for CACFP Week with us! Discover how you can celebrate and raise awareness during this week-long campaign. Attending this webinar will give you an additional entry for our CACFP Week giveaway and you'll be eligible for special raffles during the webinar. This session is virtua...

Mark your calendars!

The American Dairy Association North East is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, February 16 at 12:00pm to address "Making Sense of Saturated Fat in a Heart-Healthy Diet."

Register today to join us for this great event!

Upcoming Webinar: Making Sense of Saturated Fat in a Heart-Healthy Diet Dietary advice on fat—particularly saturated fat—seems to change daily. This can be disconcerting and confusing for consumers as well as healthcare providers. Current research suggests that total fat is not a risk factor of heart disease. This talk will provide scientific, evidence-based researc...

Our EPIC: Food Insecurity program partners with food pantries across PA to distribute healthy, fresh food to families.

Pictured here, PA AAP member Dr. Sharon Cowden works with Northside Food Pantry Advisors to distribute food to their Greater Pittsburgh community.