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A Journey Back from Anorexia
If your child seems withdrawn, skips meals or exercises way too much, it might be a red flag for an eating disorder. Doctors say anorexia and bulimia affect young people across racial and gender lines.
Good Growing: Picky Eaters
Dr. Ben Danielson provides caregivers with helpful tips for encouraging picky eaters to eat.
How to Spot an Eating Disorder
Nearly 10 million teens have eating disorders or abnormal behaviors when dealing with food, and the problems often start at much younger ages.
New Research: Menus with Calorie Information Lead to Better Food Choices for Children
Dr. Pooja Tandon discusses study findings about how nutritional menu labeling in fast-food restaurants helps parents to make healthier meal choices for young children. Food selection tips are also provided.
Feeding Athletes
Dr. Cora Breuner discusses the importance of providing young athletes with the proper nutrition they need to do their best.
Healthlink: Kids Jump Up
Kindergarten kids in Seattle Public Schools will be bringing home jump ropes in the next couple of weeks. It’s part of a new campaign to get kids moving toward fitness at school and at home.
Kids Get in Shape with Circus Training
For years, pediatricians have encouraged overweight children and their parents to make major lifestyle changes, like getting more exercise and eating more fruits and vegetables.
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 11-20-07
Dr. Ben Danielson discusses general health topics in children and answers questions from parents.
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 2-19-08
Good Growing: Food Allergies
Dr. Leslie Walker discusses the food allergies in children and tips for identifying these allergies.
Just How Healthy Is Cereal for Breakfast?
Whether they’re on the go or reaching for a satisfying snack, American kids love cold cereal. And with and cartoon characters, children are enticed by the sweetest brands.
When to Start a Baby on Solid Foods
Many new moms are told by their doctors not to start a baby on solid foods before four months, to avoid allergies. Now there’s new research that strongly challenges that notion.
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 12-31-07
Slowing the Trend of Childhood Obesity
Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about slowing the trend of childhood obesity and keeping our children healthy.
Healthlink: Seattle School Adopts Healthy Snack Program
A Seattle elementary school is bringing the battle against obesity to the classroom, and the lesson for school kids is very tasty.
Pack Your Child's Lunchbox with Healthy Foods
Dr. Rich Molteni offers advice to encourage healthy eating habits in children.
Healthlink: New Recommended Dosage of Vitamin D
Dr. Michelle Terry discusses the new American Academy of Pediatrics recommended dose of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin for kids.
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