by Lynnette Baumgart — The number of overweight children has increased dramatically. Being overweight refers to an excess of body weight relative to height. Many families are overweight due to diets high in saturated fats, sugars and an overall sedentary lifestyle. Parent involvement is necessary in order for a child to be healthy, and the […]
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Children cannot weight
August 16, 2012
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by Cary Bailen — Children cannot “weight” — and neither can we. Although new initiatives and funds are being given to Public Health and other Arizona state agencies from federally funded grants, our schools are still suffering. Arizona schools keep our children for 7 to 10 hours a day, yet they are struggling to get […]
September 5, 2012
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