6-12 years Archives

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What is Cholesterol?

February 11, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating/by Rise and Shine

What is cholesterol and how much of it are kids allowed to have? Children’s National Hospital dietitian Angela Boadu, RD, LDN/LD, answers this question.

What is the correlation between weight and mental health?

February 4, 2020/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Depression, Eating and Nutrition, Emotions and Behavior, Healthy Eating, Self-Esteem/by Rise and Shine

Like other parts of the body, the brain can be affected negatively by excess weight.

What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

January 28, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including tips for protecting your family.

Is fake meat good or bad for kids?

January 23, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Parenting/by Rise and Shine

Plant-based products are emerging as the new popular food choice for meat-eaters and non-meat-eaters alike, but they may not be the smarter choice for your kid.

Keeping celiac kids safe from gluten at school

January 16, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Gastrointestinal, Learning and School, School Health, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Parents of children with gluten sensitivity may not have to worry about their child being exposed to gluten at school when handling materials like Play-Doh and dry pasta.