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Proposed Guidelines for Marketing Food to Kids: What Do You Think?
The government proposed guidelines that would limit marketing of unhealthy foods to kids, but companies aren't required to obey. What do you think? They (and we) want to know!
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School Lunches: The Newest Childhood Obesity Risk
A new study found that kids who regularly purchased school lunches were more likely to be obese than those who brought their lunches. Surprised?
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Parent's Diet Might Not Influence Child's Choices
For years we've been hearing about studies that say if parents eat healthy, their children are more likely to mimic those behaviors. But a new analysis challenges that theory.
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Healthy School Lunch Recipes Your Kids Will Love to Eat
Need some ideas for packing healthy school lunches? We've rounded up some healthy and delicious recipes that your kids will love.
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Using Farmers Markets to Tackle Childhood Obesity
A unique program in Massachusetts is using farmers markets to expose low-income children to new fruits and vegetables in an effort to combat childhood obesity.
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How to Pack Lunch in 5 Minutes, Plus Healthy Recipes
Anne from fANNEtasticfood.com shares tips for packing a healthy lunch--and some great healthy recipes. Check them out!
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5 Good Reasons to Make Your Own Baby Food
Making baby food was something I did for both of my kids. It's not really as much trouble as you might think, and there are definitely some good benefits.
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Exercising While Pregnant: Good for Mom, Great for Baby
I'm a huge advocate of exercise during pregnancy. Although the benefit to mothers is well-established, new research is showing that exercise can also benefit baby.
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Should Mom of 555-Pound Boy be Charged with Neglect?
Most parents only want to do the right thing and give their children a happy life. But when a child becomes obese, are they no longer doing the right thing?
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