20 February
We often only think of adults when we think of plaque build-up in the arteries. However, the build up of plaque that leads to atherosclerosis can begin in childhood. The following information from the American Heart Association (AHA) gives an overview of the conditions that cause plaque build-up and ways to prevent it from occurring.
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19 February
To estimate how many calories you should consume in order to maintain your weight, you’ll need to do a little math. Jennifer R. Scott for About.com says by using a simple formula called the Harris-Benedict principle, you can assess your basal metabolic rate — also known as your BMR.
To lose weight, you’ll need to cut [...]
19 February
The number of overweight children and adolescents is on the rise. This information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website illustrates how the percentage of overweight children and adolescents has increased over the last several decades. Overweight children and adolescents become overweight adults with health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. [...]
19 February
Millions of Americans join gyms every year in hopes of losing weight and gaining that coveted tight lean body seen in fitness magazines and on television. Sadly enough, most Americans do not continue their exercise regime after six months in the gym. Learn the top 10 reasons for not sticking with the program [...]
18 February
This article from Mercy Health Plans talks about two major nutritional issues that affect today’s children and adolescents. Many children and adolescents are not consuming enough calcium rich foods and beverages, which increases their risk of developing osteoporosis later in life. This article also discusses the obesity epidemic and how it may increase the number [...]
18 February
Diabetes affects 7% of the population in the United States. Being overweight is one of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. As the percentage of Americans who are overweight increases so will the number of people who develop diabetes. Diabetes can cause serious complications such as kidney failure, heart disease, and nerve damage [...]
18 February
It takes a wide variety of nutrients to keep your body healthy. Nutrients like fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C are all needed by our bodies for different reasons. This information provided by www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.org gives a brief overview of the benefits of each of these nutrients, as well as a list of foods [...]
15 February
Strong bones help us stay healthy and active! Our bones reach their peak bone mass at age 20. It is vitally important that we achieve our peak bone mass, and take steps to maintain strong bones throughout our adult lives. Weight bearing exercises and adequate calcium intake help to prevent the development of osteoporosis later [...]
15 February
Did you know that 17.1% of children ages 2 to 19 are overweight? http://www.healthiergeneration.org. There are a lot of different things we can do as parents and educators to battle this issue and one of those is to choose healthier snacks for kids and adolescents. Sometimes this is extremely difficult in a [...]
15 February
It is important to spend time together as a family. Eating dinner together is an easy way to catch up on what went on during the day, giving you a chance to reunite as a family. Kids who eat dinner with their family are more likely to get the nutrients they need, which helps them [...]
