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Youth weight gain over summer break
Published on August 1, 2015
Summer weight gain can unravel youth obesity prevention efforts. -
Kids bullied because of their weight
Published on July 24, 2015
Young people and adults report that targeting kids based on weight is a common form of bullying. -
Youth in the kitchen
Published on July 22, 2015
Advantages for getting kids involved in the kitchen. -
Child tested and approved healthy popsicles
Published on July 21, 2015
Sneak your children a healthy treat on hot days. -
Many teens report using the Internet to learn about health issues
Published on July 17, 2015
Parents, educators and health care providers are teens’ primary sources for health information, followed by a variety of online and digital health resources. -
Water or sports drink?
Published on July 17, 2015
Are sports drinks beneficial during sporting events and exercise? -
The case for summertime play: Unstructured versus structured summer play
Published on July 14, 2015
Is it good for children to have unstructured time in the summer? New research says yes. -
Food safety for children under age 5
Published on July 14, 2015
Children are more susceptible to foodborne illness. -
4-H Eat and Move-O-Matic mobile app
Published on July 9, 2015
The 4-H Eat and Move-O-Matic mobile app helps kids eat healthy and be active. -
What’s the healthiest ice-cream?
Published on July 9, 2015
The difference between five different kinds of ice-cream varieties.