Keyword: Obesity
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Preschoolers’ Nutrition and Fitness
This list contains a variety of resources associated with nutrition and fitness for preschoolers.
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Preventing Childhood Obesity
This list contains a variety of resources which can aid teachers, parents, and caregivers in the prevention of obesity in young children.
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Things to Do While You’re Waiting: Physical Activities
How can you help your child find a little freedom of movement in a confined space?
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Physical Fitness for Preschool-Age Children
Childhood obesity has tripled in just 20 years. Preschool-age children who are inactive risk becoming overweight in the future. The U.S. Surgeon General says daily exercise is a key to being fit.
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Building Endurance: Let’s Get Physical!
Fitness is important for preschool children because health habits begin early and can influence later childhood and adult health.
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Eating Right = Healthy Children
Good nutrition is basic for supporting preschoolers’ healthy growth while avoiding obesity.
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Physical Fitness for Toddlers
Toddlers can keep us so busy that we might think they will always be physically fit. But toddlers who get used to an inactive lifestyle are at risk for obesity later in life.
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Say Yes to Healthy Snacks!
In planning healthy snacks, consider food safety and known allergies as well as “snack appeal”!