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People want schools to help prevent childhood obesity, survey says Ninety percent of Americans said schools should take a role in combating obesity -- a surprising cut away from the idea that being overweight is a personal choice.

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Cooking up Change – Students Transforming the Future of Food in Our Schools | ED.gov Blog Today’s Lunch Menu: Tenacious Turkey Chili with a side of Sunshine Fries and a helping of Jalapeno- Infused Peach Crumble for dessert. Sounds delicious, right? Well believe it or not, this mouth-watering meal is not only tasty, affordable, and healthy- but was made entirely by high school students.

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Low-Fat Milk May Increase Weight Gain in Kids - Kids Health - Everyday Health A new study suggests that preschoolers who drink low fat or skim milk are more prone to being overweight or obese.

Healthy kids menu meals costs similar to less healthy kids meal options | dailyRx dailyRx is the leading provider of medically reviewed health news and medical information with tips that are actionable and easy.

Choosing Safe Toys for School-Age Kids Is your 10-year-old crying for a pellet gun? How about that used scooter? For help figuring out what toys are safe and appropriate for older kids, read these tips.

What girls need to know about bone health | girlshealth.gov There are lots of ways to get calcium, including milk. Check out this chart to see the amount of calcium that is found in different foods and drinks. As you can see, there are lots of good tasting foods and drinks you can choose to make sure you get enough calcium. Just add it up to 1300 milligrams…

Kids Given Big Plates Help Themselves to More Food By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- Small kids who are given large plates and then allowed to serve themselves take more food and consume more calories, new rese...

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