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| Reaching Overweight Children Inc. P. O. Box 54787 Webster, Tx 77598 (832) 298-4542 ROC@reachingoverweightchildren.com |
| Health & Fitness |
| Empowering Our Children |
CHILDREN'S HEALTHY ACTIVITIES
News reports in a variety of media have recently been informing us that we have a problem with
children exceeding weight limits on car seats. Car seat makers are increasing the size of car seats to
assure these children stay safe but there is still the issue of the long-term impact of childhood
overweight. More
News reports in a variety of media have recently been informing us that we have a problem with
children exceeding weight limits on car seats. Car seat makers are increasing the size of car seats to
assure these children stay safe but there is still the issue of the long-term impact of childhood
overweight. More
CHILDREN'S FUN SNACKS
There are lots of easy and nutritious snacks for kids that are also delicious and fun to make and eat,
no matter what age we are. Kids that are involved in making their snacks, or growing or selecting their
snacks are more likely to want to eat them. Here are some easy recipes for snacks kids can help with
that include veggies, fruits and milk. More
There are lots of easy and nutritious snacks for kids that are also delicious and fun to make and eat,
no matter what age we are. Kids that are involved in making their snacks, or growing or selecting their
snacks are more likely to want to eat them. Here are some easy recipes for snacks kids can help with
that include veggies, fruits and milk. More
PREVENT CHILDHOOD CHRONIC DISEASES THROUGH HEALTHY EATING HABITS
In many ways, children are healthier than they used to be. There is lower incidence of infant mortality
and fewer deficiency diseases in children. A major threat to the health of children now is the risk of
becoming overweight. In the past 30 years, overweight has doubled among 2-5 year olds and tripled
among 6-11 year olds. More
In many ways, children are healthier than they used to be. There is lower incidence of infant mortality
and fewer deficiency diseases in children. A major threat to the health of children now is the risk of
becoming overweight. In the past 30 years, overweight has doubled among 2-5 year olds and tripled
among 6-11 year olds. More
BMI FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
Body Mass Index (BMI) for children and teens is not the same as the BMI for adults. BMI for children
and teens is determined by using gender specific BMI-for-age growth charts. In children and teens,
body mass index is used to assess underweight, overweight, and risk for overweight. More
Body Mass Index (BMI) for children and teens is not the same as the BMI for adults. BMI for children
and teens is determined by using gender specific BMI-for-age growth charts. In children and teens,
body mass index is used to assess underweight, overweight, and risk for overweight. More
WEIGHTLIFTING FOR CHILDREN
Kids lifting weights? I know what you are thinking; strength training is dangerous for children. Many
coaches, parents, and exercise professionals believe lifting weights is unsafe and not beneficial for
children, despite the overwhelming research to the contrary. More
Kids lifting weights? I know what you are thinking; strength training is dangerous for children. Many
coaches, parents, and exercise professionals believe lifting weights is unsafe and not beneficial for
children, despite the overwhelming research to the contrary. More