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- Active Play is Key to Kids' Lifelong Health and Fitness
Key Words: health, nutrition, safety, hospitalization, preventing abuse, physical activity, play, diseases, obesity, prevention
Description: Almost 90% of pediatricians believe adult life-style related diseases may be prevented through physical fitness in childhood. Explore some simple fitness strategies that are preventative, effective, and affordable (and fun!). PDF - 84 kB
updated on 12/21/06 - Nutrition: Build Good Eating Habits to Side-Step Picky Eaters
Key Words: health, nutrition, safety, hospitalization, preventing abuse, nourished, development
Description: Making sure kids are fed the right food and the right amount of food is crucial to their overall development. Learns some Do's and Don'ts for parents to lead their child to healthy eating habits. PDF - 54 kB
updated on 01/02/07 - Nutrient-filled Snacks Fuel Kids' Healthy Development
Key Words: health, nutrition, safety, hospitalization, preventing abuse, energy, snacks time
Description: Kids need nutrients to fuel their boundless energy and snacks can provide that between meal times. Discover some recipes that are both nutritious and simple. PDF - 58 kB
updated on 12/21/06
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- Which milk is best for growing bones?
Key Words: calcium, iron, vitamin, formula, breastfeeding
Description: A nutritionist explains the benefits of different types of milk for different ages. HTML
updated on 05/17/10 - Child-Proofing Obesity
Key Words: exercise, family history, socioeconomic factors
Description: Learn about some important factors in childhood obesity, where U.S. kids have been, where we are now, and what we can do in the future to help combat obesity. HTML
updated on 04/16/10 - UNC study: Obese 3-year-olds show early warning signs for possible future heart disease
Key Words: risk factor, obesity, obese, fat, BMI, body mass index
Description: A recent UNC study found that there is a link between elevated levels of inflammatory markers and increased risk for heart disease in children as young as three. This article goes into more detail and includes a video about the study. HTML
updated on 03/04/10