Resources by Kathryn Branstad
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids: What Is a Healthy Weight? | There is no one healthy weight for all children. Children
come in different sizes and shapes. Some children
are naturally petite. Others have bigger builds,
larger bones, or greater muscle mass that can result in a
heavier weight. They also grow at different rates. Any
weight that supports growth, learning, development, fitness,
and well-being can be a healthy weight. |
Feb 19, 2020 | 348-270 (HNFE-916P) | ||
Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids: What Should I Do if My Child Is Underweight? | May 1, 2009 | 348-271 | |||
Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids: What Should I Do if My Child Is Overweight? | If your child is overweight, he or she is not alone. Overweight
and obesity are growing at epidemic rates among
American children and teens. The rate has tripled in 30
years and is expected to rise. In 2012, 18 percent of
children ages 6 to 11 and 20 percent of adolescents ages
12 to 19 were considered obese. |
Feb 19, 2020 | 348-273 (HNFE-916P) |