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Calcium and You: Facts for Teens (PDF) (English) (Spanish) DENTAL HEALTH—A Guide to Children’s Dental Health (PDF) (English) (Spanish) Eating Disorders Part I Anorexia Nervosa (PDF) (English) (Spanish) Eating Disorders Part II Bulimia Nervosa (PDF) (English) (Spanish) NUTRITION —Growing Up Healthy:Fat, Cholesterol, and More (PDF) (English) (Spanish) NUTRITION —Right From the Start: ABCs of Good … Continue reading “Healthy Living”
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Article at a Glance Formula-fed babies are 2.5 times more likely to be obese as toddlers than babies who are breastfed. Practices like putting your baby to bed with a bottle, encouraging your baby to finish the last bit of formula, and starting solids too soon can significantly increase the risk of obesity. According to … Continue reading “Healthy Eating Habits Start From Infancy”
This summer, Dr. Frances Liu will be joining our Provo North University Office. She specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with a special interest in breastfeeding, obesity, and nutrition. She loves to cook, and enjoys running, playing tennis, hiking, and listening to music. Dr. Liu is relocating from New York where she … Continue reading “Dr. Frances Liu Joins Provo North University Office”
Help your little ones get their alphabet down cold while also enjoying a healthy snack. Kids go crazy for these because they taste like ice cream, but they are just low-fat yogurt. And even better, they are absurdly easy to make. They also make feeding yogurt to your toddler a lot less messy! What You … Continue reading “Frozen Yogurt Alphabet Bites”
Article at a Glance• Breastfeeding protects your baby against a range of health problems.• Breastfeeding also has health benefits for you.• There are numerous resources available to help you be successful at breastfeeding. Did you know that breast milk is not only the best source of nutrition for your baby, but it also helps protect … Continue reading “Making the Decision to Breastfeed”
Article at a Glance• Starting formula-fed babies on solid foods before 4 months can increase their risk for obesity.• Breastfeeding decreases your baby’s risk for obesity. With childhood obesity becoming an increasing concern, many researchers are working to find out what factors contribute to the problem. A recent study by researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston … Continue reading “Study Links Early Introduction of Solid Foods to Obesity”
Article at a Glance • Save money on fresh produce by buying it in season or from a local farm. • You can find good bargains by buying generic brands or taking the time to clip coupons. • Cutting back on meat, sugary beverages, and portion sizes is not only healthy, but will also save … Continue reading “Being Healthy on the Cheap”