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You'll need to know mom and dad's current height to help calculate the estimate of how tall the child will be when she or he becomes an adult.
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BMI, or Body Mass Index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is a healthy weight.
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According to the American Heart Association, women with a waist-to-hip ratio of less than 0.88 and men with a ratio of less than 0.95 have a decreased risk for obesity-related health problems. Find out how you score.
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Here's a tough one: When is an unborn baby most at risk of developing abnormalities?
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Test your knowledge of children's development by taking this quiz.
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At least half of American adults a daily dietary supplement—vitamins, minerals, or herbs, with annual sales approaching $23 billion. Alhough such dietary insurance can be a benefit, many people take
them without knowing enough to ensure optimum results. To assess how much you know about dietary
supplements, answer the following statements true or false.
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Test your knowledge of childhood health.
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In 2005, the U.S. government replaced the Food Guide Pyramid, which had been used for more than a decade. The food pyramid, in turn, had replaced the Four Food Groups. Find out how much you know about the new dietary guidelines and how they differ from the old food pyramid.
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