Archive for the 'Child health' Category
Fast way for Kids to Lose Weight.
About 15 percent of children in the United States are categorized as overweight. Children who are overweight tend to want to lose their excess pounds as quickly as possible. Crash diets are very unhealthy for children and can stunt their growth and cause chronic illness. If a child wants to lose weight as quickly as [...]
Oral Health Tips Offered By The ADA
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and many people are unaware of the significant role early dental care plays in children’s overall health.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that parents take action early to insure the health of their children’s teeth because attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining [...]
Breastfeeding Rates in the UK
This is mostly important since the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates global. The UK Government recommends that infants should be absolutely breastfed for the first 6 months of life based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Yet, in 2000, the UK ranked the second lowest among 32 countries in a WHO report, [...]