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What is a Calorie?
Learn what is a calorie, how your body processes it, how many calories you need, and how all of this contributes to a healthy weight!
TV and its Link to Obesity
Simple ways to avoid too much TV time and to get active as a family to prevent obesity! Ninety-nine percent of American households own at
Stop Drinking Your Calories
Sweetened Drinks Contain Harmful Ingredients There is a lot of talk about the evils of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). It is a sweetener found in
Prevent Obesity in Your 2 to 4 Year-Old Child
During the preschool years, take advantage of the great influence you have on the eating and activity environment of your little one. Toddlers quickly take
Parents: Facing Fat Facts
Setting a foundation for healthy eating habits for your children now will help prevent chronic disease and establish healthy nutrition habits for life. Fat is
Obesity Trends In Children
One of the greatest health concerns affecting our children is the epidemic of obesity and overweight. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicates that among
Health and Social Consequences of Overweight and Obesity
The health problems associated with accelerated weight gain in children include: Type 2 diabetes Fatty liver (which may lead to cirrhosis which is a type
Health Problems Associated with Sweetened Drinks
Sodas, fruit juices, and sweetened beverages have very similar amounts of sugar and are typically considered to be “empty calories.” With the unlimited options on
Defining Overweight and Obesity: What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
The first step in assessing weight status is to determine the Body Mass Index (BMI). Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a
