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BMI as a marker for obesity in children
Published on May 6, 2013
Get answers to what BMI is, why it’s important and what can be done for obese children. -
More than 80 percent of U.S. teens follow an unhealthy diet
Published on May 5, 2013
Unhealthy diets among U.S. teens contribute to high levels of obesity and chronic diseases. -
Healthier eating through play
Published on May 5, 2013
Families can learn how to build healthier diets together through fun websites and videos. -
The way children eat
Published on April 28, 2013
Getting kids to eat healthy, nutritious meals. -
Benefits of school breakfast programs
Published on April 28, 2013
Children who go to school hungry tend to have more challenges in school, including lower academic achievement and a high incidence of absences. The School Breakfast Program has proven to address these issues. -
Keeping kids bones healthy
Published on April 21, 2013
Children and bone strength and health. -
Sending messages of love
Published on April 18, 2013
Every child (and adult) needs to be reminded often that they are loved and valued. -
Michigan lamb to be offered on school lunch menu
Published on April 17, 2013
Grand Rapids-area high school students are being offered lamb in a pita (Kafta) during their school lunch on April 18. -
Children can learn to like vegetables
Published on April 16, 2013
Offering a variety of vegetables in different ways help children learn to like and eat them more often. -
Adults can support the positive mental health of adolescents
Published on April 14, 2013
Caring adults can help young people develop the resiliency needed to cope with life challenges.