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Limiting Screen Time For Kids – Why?
By: Carrie Lauth
Have you ever read the statistics on how much time modern children spend in front of the television and other screens? The figures are a little disconcerting for most parents. Are you concerned about your kids watching too much?
So You Have a Picky Eater?
By: Peg Baron
Lifestyle Changes For Kids Suffering From Diabetes
Children grow fast. Diabetes in children is growing faster.
Causes of Childhood Obesity
Child Obesity Causes - Childhood Obesity
Obesity in children and teens (meaning a BMI-for-age above the 95th percentile) can occur as a result of different combinations of reasons, including environmental and genetic factors. However, it’s important to realise that weight gain, whether leading to mild or severe clinical obesity, typically occurs only when a person consumes more calories than he/she expends. A large calorie surplus is typically needed to cause obesity.
Vegetables - Get Your Kids to Eat Them
Here is a great article on ways to get kids to eat vegetables.
Getting Kids To Eat Vegetables
By: Audrey Okaneko