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Kids Health: Kids and Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information about kids and exercise. Includes an age-appropriate guide to the type and the amount of daily exercise children should be getting.
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Kids Health: Kids and Exercise

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Information about kids and exercise. Includes an age-appropriate guide to the type and the amount of daily exercise children should be getting.
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Kids Health: Staying Healthy

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
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Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people know that fats and calories are connected to our weight, but what is their correlation? This article analyzes their relationship and how an understanding of these items can benefit your body. Links to related articles are...
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Kids Health: Female Athlete Triad

For Students 9th - 10th
The female athlete triad is composed of three disorders that all stem from a woman's obsession with how she looks. Conditions in this triad result in weakness and damage to one's body. This condition is outlined in a detailed manner in...
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Kids Health: A Guide to Eating for Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Television ads and magazines are littered with new sports drinks and supplements that claim to enhance performance for athletes. Are these claims proven to be true or just cunning marketing schemes? This article delves into the hype and...
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Kids Health: What's the Right Weight for Me?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article addresses concerns and controversies often surrounding the topics of dieting and weight control. Here, learn how weight is affected through diet and exercise and read tips on how to maintain a healthy weight and body image.
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Cbs News: Michelle Obama Hula Hoops to Promote Kids' Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Michelle Obama invited students to the White House to celebrate the Healthy Kids Fair, promoting healthy eating and exercise. The First Lady shared her own eating habits, and discussed her concern about the effects of the obesity...
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Kids Health: The Deal With Diets

For Students 9th - 10th
There are numerous diets advertised that claim to be healthy and effective. Which is the right one for you? This article includes dieting tips that are both safe and of benefit to your body. Links to related sites are also included.
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Kids Health: What's the Right Weight for Me?

For Students 3rd - 5th
It is easy to compare yourself with the celebrities and models you see every day on TV and in magazines. These pictures sometimes help shape our body image and we begin to think that we should look like these people. The truth is that...
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Kids Health: How Can I Lose Weight Safely

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding the right weight for yourself can often be difficult because most people aspire to loose or gain a few pounds. Find out how you can safely reach a comfortable weight based on your unique body composition. Links to similar sites...