Sentences with phrase «child maintain a healthy weight»

Previous studies questioned whether the USDA's National School Lunch Program, which provides free or reduced - priced meals to low - income students, helped children maintain a healthy weight.

By teaching your children healthy eating habits, and modeling these behaviors in yourself, you can help your children maintain a healthy weight and normal growth.

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«Given that it has less calories per serve, it was assumed that low - fat dairy would help children and teenagers maintain a healthy weight, but we found that neither low fat nor regular fat products increased risk of obesity» Dr O'Sullivan said.

In order to reduce future risk of noncommunicable diseases children should maintain a healthy weight and consume foods that are low in saturated fat, trans - fatty acids, free sugars, and salt.

Research shows that in families that eat together regularly, parents and children both eat better (more fruits and vegetables, more nutritious food) and can better maintain healthy weights, in addition other social benefits of time around the table.

I maintained my «true weight» until I got pregnant with my third child during which time I completely abandoned healthy eating AND exercise.

To help your child avoid excessive weight gain, help your child maintain a healthy diet and active lifestyle — and be sure to do so yourself.

According to a government panel, women who maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy and those who breastfeed their babies may just help their children to avoid obesity.

They can be addressed with a few changes in discipline strategies and can help children learn how to maintain a healthy body weight while still enjoying treats in moderation.

In 2009, The American Institute for Cancer Research (a member of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a part of the World Health Organization) released the largest review of research into lifestyle and breast cancer ever conducted, which reinforced previous findings that women can reduce their risk by maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, drinking less alcohol, and breastfeeding their children.

Kilfoil says Halloween provides a good opportunity for parents and children to talk about eating right and maintaining a healthy weight.

«With some simple help from their parents and caregivers, children can preserve their natural ability to self - regulate caloric intake to maintain a healthy weight; be adventurous eaters who enjoy a wide range of healthy foods; be contented eaters, comfortable with family meals and family favorites; and eat an age - appropriate balance of meals and snacks.

Mr Balls continued: «Children need places which allow them to meet their friends and have fun - being able to burn off their energy in unstructured play is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight and life.

The research, which underlines the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight both before and after pregnancy, is led by Dr Cuilin Zhang, senior investigator, and Dr Wei Bao, post-doctoral fellow, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the US National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD, USA, and colleagues.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults and children should eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to help them achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and the Pediatric Weight Management Clinic team is committed to providing your family with the treatment, education, support and resources needed for your child to achieve and maintain a healthy wWeight Management Clinic team is committed to providing your family with the treatment, education, support and resources needed for your child to achieve and maintain a healthy weightweight.

It's no secret that there is societal pressure to be thin in our society, and while I do think it is highly important to eat a high nutrient diet and maintain a healthy weight, the 15 - 18 % body fat that many celebrities and models have is NOT a healthy weight for many women (especially those in child - bearing years)!

As long as the body is taking in fewer calories than it burns, weight loss will continue - there are few anorexic individuals or starving Sudanese children who manage to maintain a healthy weight or find themselves reaching «weight loss plateaus».

While the policy experts work on revising recommendations, doctors and other health professionals should encourage children to spend time in active play or sports, and to consume a nutritious diet built from whole foods from plant sources to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and provide an environment conducive to building strong bones.»

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating a variety of fruits and vegetables to lower risk of chronic disease and to «help adults and children achieve and maintain a healthy weight» [1].

Children, young adults, adults, and seniors can successfully manage diabetes by making changes in their diets, getting exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Despite the recent increases in childhood overweight and the current obesogenic environment [1, 44], the majority of children in Australia are able to maintain a healthy weight and meet their nutrient requirements [3].