Tag: healthy weight

Physical Activity: Kids Just Want to Have Fun!

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By: Jodie Shield, RD The key to getting kids to be more physically active is to focus on the fundamentals – family and fun.  The best way to do this is to make sure the entire family is involved.  After all, it’s hard for anyone to make changes on their ... more

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Parents: How to Promote a Positive Body Image

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By: Kids Eat Right Body image is how we feel about our bodies. Whatever their size or weight, children can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies. Body image disturbances begin as early as preschool, so parents and other adult role models need to play a pivotal ... more

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Know Your Child’s BMI

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  By: Jodie Shield, RD and Mary Mullen RD From Kids Eat Right http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442467451 Want to know how your child’s weight measures up? It’s tricky to tell whether a child or teen is overweight. Since kids are still growing, they need to gain weight and they are supposed to outgrow their ... more

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