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Controlling Kids' Portions Could Create Future Food Issues
What my children eat and how much they eat is a source of stress for me. Many dietitians follow the philosophy that children need to learn to regulate their own appetites.
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'Secrets of the Mountain': A Family Movie Night Opportunity
If you are interested in family focused viewing opportunities, this one might be for you.
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Does Your Family Have Healthy TV Habits?
Television can provide benefits to your family if evaluated and used in a healthy way.
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What's in a Name? Plenty, When it Comes to Nutrition
It is more important now than ever to know who is providing you with nutrition information and guidance. Learn how to decipher the nutrition professional alphabet.
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Are Parents Just Not Getting The Hint?
Food marketers will do just about anything to get our attention- or rather, the attention of our children. The volume of unhealthy foods being targeted to kids is on the rise.
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Are Genes To Blame For Your Battle With Weight?
Can you look at your mother (or father) and see yourself in 20 or 30 years? New research is analyzing genes and how much they determine your body shape and weight.
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Slash Your Child's Risk for Obesity by 40%--Without Diet or Exercise
What if preventing obesity in kids had nothing to do with exercise or nutrition? Recently published research shows it's easier than we may think...
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Your Life Changes Are Changing the Lives of Others
Every time we take the stairs instead of the elevator or cook at home instead of picking up takeout, we're setting an example. See how members are influencing their families.
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Childhood Obesity: Is total TV watching time the problem, or is it the commercials?
For childhood obesity, the number of food commercials viewed may matter more than time spent watching TV.
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Recess Before Lunch Improves Child Behavior
Some schools are experimenting to see if mixing up the order of the day improves children's eating habits, physical activity and behavior. So what exactly are they doing?
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We're Ready to 'Move' on the First Lady's Childhood Obesity Initiative
The First Lady today announced details of her childhood obesity initiative, Let's Move. SparkPeople is ready to fully support this initiative and wants your help!
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Coping with a Loved One’s Diagnosis
While we are never fully prepared to face the reality of a loved one's diagnosis, accepting what we cannot change is all part of the journey we call life.
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The Basics of Building a Food Stockpile
Stockpiling supplies to help with a tight budget or to prepare for inclement weather can be helpful. Here's how to get started.
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What to Do When a Loved One Struggles with Weight Loss?
I've blogged in the past about my mom's struggle with weight loss. As time goes on, I'm wondering if this yo-yo cycle will ever end.
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Thanksgiving by the Numbers
Here are some fun holiday numbers you can use to test yourself and your guests.
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