How to get kids moving and eating right
Many kids are not getting enough exercise or eating healthy. Here are some tips for getting your kids moving and eating right.
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The dangers of energy drinks
Many children, parents and pediatricians are unaware of the dangers of energy drinks, especially when it comes to young consumers.
10 ways to keep a healthy cholesterol balance
Kids who are physically active, eat healthy foods, don’t have a family history of high cholesterol and aren’t overweight probably aren’t at risk for cholesterol problems. But you should still take steps to ensure a healthy cholesterol balance.
Why do children need vitamin D?
Sufficient levels of circulating vitamin D help prevent nutritional rickets in children and osteomalacia (softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium) in adults.
Do expectant mothers need folic acid?
Expectant mothers need folic acid, a type of B vitamin, that contributes to the development of a healthy fetus. The vitamin can help prevent birth defects that affect the formation of the brain and spinal cord.
