What is Cholesterol?
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.
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Effects of sleep deprivation in teens
Here are a few ways that sleep deprivation and inadequate timing of sleep can affect your teen’s overall well-being.
What if only one child is overweight?
When only one child is overweight, they key is to emphasize healthy eating and appropriate portion sizes.
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.
Instilling healthy dental hygiene habits in kids
By instilling healthy dental hygiene habits such as brushing and flossing early on, parents can help put children on the path to a healthy smile.
