nutrition/health

Kid’s Health

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Kids Health is a great website for parents, teens, and kids. It offers information on different topics relevant to different developmental stages. Whether you are looking for a fun site devoted to learning, or are interested informative topics on how you can help your kids learn and grow, this website is for you. The parent’s section has information on general facts and tips that are helpful when raising your kids, such as nutrition, safety, pregnancy and behavior. Future mothers can benefit from this content as well. The kid’s section has interactive quizzes and games appropriate for children. It also has articles and other important resources related to children. You can learn about the body, staying healthy and healthy recipes by clicking on the different tabs. The teen’s section , it also has fun quizzes and games, but it also offers information on topics difficult subjects that are part of growing up. Here is the direct link to the page, click on the section you wish to use and you’re ready to go! http://kidshealth.org/

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Healthier Food/Snack Ideas

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Suggestions for Healthier Food Options: 1. Chicken Kitchen (Brown rice, grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes) 2. Evos (Organic Fast Food) 3. Salsa Fiesta (Organic Mexican Fast food) 4. Boxed Lunch for School Ideas visit this link: http://www.parenting.com/gallery/healthy-toddler-lunch-ideas Snacks that Improve Brain Activity in Kids 1. Cereal 2. Cheese (best is cheddar cheese) 3. Minute Maid Fruit Juices (best is pomegranate and blueberry) 4. Gold fish Grahams 5. Fruit and Nut Bars

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Chain Restaurants Promise Healthier Kids Menus

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Parents are becoming concerned about the diet of their children in relation to restaurant menus.  Awareness and action has gone into affect to decrease the amount of unhealthy food options present on kid menus.  There has been a higher demand by parents, food chains, and the federal government to increase healthy food choices in restaurants for children in order to improve their diet and increase their brains for success. Check out this article for the details: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/16/2315620/chain-restaurants-promise-healthier.html

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10 Nutrition Powerhouses for Kids!

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Eating healthy is part of a taking care of oneself. Teaching kids at an early age that eating healthy is both delicious and good will benefit them in the long run. CNN.com shares with us the top 10 healthiest snacks and foods that will provide vitamins, nutrients, and energy. They also share some yummy recipes to hide these healthy treats and promote a healthy and appetizing meal. Blueberry’s, tofu, tomatoes, and salmon are amongst the top 10 healthy foods that should be a part of your child’s diet. So if they are not, you better start adding them to your child’s meals! Read the full article at: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/07/10/superfoods.kids/index.html

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Healthy Child Healthy World: Community Organization in Review

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Healthy Child Healthy World is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping families keep their children healthy and safe from harmful chemicals and pollutants. Today there is a vast number of children being diagnosed with autism, ADHD, cancer, and many other diseases and disorders. Harmful chemicals and pollutants have been blamed for the cause of these disorders and diseases; therefore Healthy Child Healthy World’s mission is to educate families on how to maintain a healthy environment. Read more about Healthy Child Healthy World on: http://www.healthychild.org/main/ To read a book that this organization has sponsored, look at our “Book Review” blog, at: http://www.myspeechtherapycenter.com/?p=826

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