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Kids Will My Child Be Athletic? A Genetic Explanation Body Image Why Kids Need to Hear Body-Positive Messages at Home Entertainment and Activities World Health Day: 7 Easy Ways to Get Your Family Moving popular topics in fitness and nutrition Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity Children's Nutritional Needs Children's Nutritional Needs Exercise and Sports Exercise and Sports Food Additives 5 Big-Name Food Companies Removing Artificial Ingredients from Their Products For busy moms, deciding which packaged foods are safe for your child's breakfast, lunch, and snacks can be daunting, especially when you are faced with a long line of artificial ingredients, preservatives, and dyes on the recipe label. Although ... Lindsay Hutton Vegetarianism 5 Tips to Raise a Healthy Vegetarian Child "Mom, I've decided to become a vegetarian!" 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Childhood Obesity Michelle Obama Tackles a National Crisis - Childhood Obesity Michelle Obama Tackles a National Crisis - Childhood Obesity According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of overweight and obese children in the U.S. has tripled in the past 30 years. The statistics are alarming ... Lindsay Hutton Children's Nutritional Needs The Best Brain Foods Do your brain a favor and feed it foods packed with nutrients to keep it healthy and fit. Decrease your chance of disease while improving your mood, thinking, and mental skills with these brain-boosting super foods. Source: WebMD ... Outdoor Activities Winter Activities Chilly, snowy days are calling your kids outdoors. Find fun winter activities for the slopes, trails, ice rink, and backyard for children of all ages. Remember to brush up on winter sports safety. Have the hot cocoa ready when everyone comes back... 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