Healthy Children

Promote the health and wellness of our children by educating them about living a healthy and active lifestyle and providing them with wholesome and nutritious meals. Together we can help stop the trend of childhood obesity.

Healthy Children – Diet Reviews

Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World

Put your kids on a healthy eating plan now, and do so with ease with Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World. The faith-based, family-approach will have everyone eating better and moving more.

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Eat This, Not That for Kids

What promises to be a best-seller, Eat This, Not That for Kids shares the ugly truth about what's bad about what your kids are eating and what's good.

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GFCF Diet

With its avoidance of gluten and casein-containing foods, the GFCF Diet was developed to lessen the symptoms of autism and provide relief for millions of autism sufferers.

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Shaq's Family Challenge

We're not talking about basketball - we're talking about healthier lives. Shaq is the host of the new ABC hit "Shaq's Big Challenge"

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eDiets Trim Kids

Keep your kids healthy, fit and trim with eDiets Trim Kids. It's less a diet for kids, as it is an effective program for helping your children eat right, stay active and learn healthy living habits for a lifetime. The price is parent-friendly, too!

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Camp Shane

Your kids will learn how to manage their weight and how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle by spending their summer at Camp Shane in upstate New York.

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Feingold Diet

The Feingold is a healthy eating program that can help alleviate the symptoms of ADHD-diagnosed children.

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PariPlan

The PariPlan was developed by Lisa Alexander, a mom who wanted to help her children learn how to maintain a healthy weight through proper diet and consistent exercise.

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David Beckham GO3

David Beckham has created a line of frozen meals specifically for children- packing them full of nutrients, vitamins, fruits and vegetables that most kids' diets are missing.

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Lunch Lessons

Chef Ann is the renegade lunch lady, and she's on a mission to ensure our children are eating healthy, nutritious diets at school. See her book Lunch Lessons.

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BRAT Diet

When trying to settle an upset stomach or recover from an illness, following a bland diet like the BRAT diet could be an easy fix. Find out what is on the menu.

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My Pyramid

Unlike a lot of plans, the Food Pyramid is a constant evolution, reflecting the most current information available from nutritional sciences

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The FAST Diet

The eight members of the Dean family lost 500 pounds together with their self-created F.A.S.T Diet. Families Always Succeed Together is a smart weight loss plan.

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Gotti Diet

The Gotti Diet just makes sense. Once you and your child admit that there is a problem, you can start to understand the reasons behind their food choices

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Sugar Busters! For Kids

Sugar Busters! For Kids is both written and illustrated in a parent-and-child friendly manner. You can share the book and get motivated together with kids of all ages.

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The Ketogenic Diet

A diet developed for children with epilepsy, The Ketogenic Diet is very high in fat, low in carbs. It's a distant cousin to the Atkins Diet adopted for weight loss.

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Wii Fit

Nintendos Wii Fit creates a home gym for your living room. Attend Yoga, Aerobics and other gym classes at home, using this fun video game fitness system.

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My Weight Loss Coach for Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS introduces My Weight Loss Coach, a digital version of a personal trainer and nutritionist. Use the pedometer to track your physical efforts.

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The Healthy Pantry

Tired of the question "What's for dinner?" The Healthy Pantry has the solution. Its variety of healthy meal kits make family-eating convenient, delicious and nutritious.

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Healthy Children – Recipes

Watermelon Honeydew Kabobs with Dressing

Dress-up your dessert table with sweet, fresh summer melons. This recipe for Watermelon Honeydew Kabobs are a delicious and juicy treat to cool down a summer meal, dress a shower table or make an easy, quick snack for the kids.

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Frozen Banana

Frozen bananas are such a treat! The crunch factor from the cereal makes this even better, and good for you to boot! Great for Weight Watchers, why spend money on expensive ice cream treats when a frozen, creamy banana will do the trick?

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Cottage Cheese Dip for Vegetables

Everyone loves a well planned vegetable platter, but if you are concerned with weight management, the typical ranch dressing option is enough to break the weight loss bank! This dip is the perfect solution to provide a creamy dip that is suitable for everyone trying to eat better, including Diabetics!

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Summer Fruit Salad

Make a stop by the farmer's market before you make this fresh Summer Fruit Salad. This recipe is packed with fresh fruits like mangos, blueberries, strawberries and bananas- and rather than coat it in whipped cream you'll drizzle with a honey orange sauce.

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Better Blueberry Pancakes

Wake up to fluffy, homemade blueberry pancakes, without any of the dieter's guilt. Made with whole grains, nutrition-packed blueberries and low-fat buttermilk, mornings will taste a little brighter when you start your days with these soon-to-be favorites.

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Hamburger Pizza

Enjoy the flavor of pizza without the carbs in the crust.

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Berry Pudding

If you love berries, you will love this recipe. Lighter than traditional chocolate puddings, this restaurant quality recipe is sure to bring out the kid in everyone...Creamy and sweet, it's hard to believe it's healthy too!

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Baked Apples

This is a must have recipe for any successful weight manager. Easy and delicious, with the added benefit of being very low in fat and good for you. A perfect dessert for diabetics!

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Crock Pot Pizza

Who knew? A fantastic pizza from the slow cooker. A slight variation on the crusty dough, but a simple and healthy alternative nonetheless.

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Mock French Toast

This mock French toast recipe gives you the taste without the carbs.

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Pork Chops and Applesauce

Try this no nonsense pork chop recipe with an amazing apple flavor.

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Sugar Free Gummy Worms

Sugar free gummy worms that you can make at home.

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Scrambled Egg Pizza

This scrambled egg pizza puts a nice twist on an other wise plain breakfast.

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Sloppy Joes

Enjoy the American classic sloppy joes while you watch your carbs.

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Italian Cream Soda

Italian cream soda is a decadent beverage that's as much a refreshing drink as it is a dessert. This Atkin's recipe is low-carb, so you can still indulge during your diet.

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Gingerbread

Gingerbread is so versatile, it can be anything you want it to be. Our recipe is naturally low in fat and high in whole grain so that you can feel good about making it and serving it. Serve a slice with sweet summer berries and sugar free whipped topping for a healthy dessert!

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Save money and calories by making your own Oatmeal blend, with high-fiber apples and raisins. Every successful dieter knows the key to weight loss is a healthy breakfast. Oatmeal is also known to lower cholesterol!

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Low Carb Pancakes

It's the low carb pancake recipe you've been looking for. Atkins and Low Carb dieters can still enjoy this breakfast favorite.

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Low Carb Waffles

If you enjoy waffles, but don't want the carbs, this is the recipe for you. Low Carb Waffles use oat flour, rather than the traditional flour. Serve along with the Low Carb Maple Syrup recipe for a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

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Homemade Granola

Nothing's better over fruit and yogurt than crunchy granola! We all know that a good breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but most store bought granola's and cereals are loaded with sugar and additives. This recipe solves all your problems! Suitable for diabetics.

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Frozen Fruit Bars

There's no better way to cool down and enjoy the refreshing flavors of fruit than with this recipe for Frozen Fruit Bars. Puree your favorite fruits and freeze in molds for a homemade popsicle you can feel good about.

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Chicken Taco Salad

This Chicken Taco Salad is a healthier approach to Tex-Mex. Bursting with spice and flavor, it's a hearty meal you'll really enjoy.

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Chex Muddy Buddies

Chex Muddy Buddies are a sweet and crunchy snack perfect for school or birthday parties. Kids will love these peanut butter and chocolate coated cereal bites.

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Beenie Weenie Stir Fry

You've never seen beenie weenies like this. Ground turkey or beef sauteed with onions and green beans make a simple, balanced meal that fits your low carb diet and feeds the entire family.

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Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

Just a good 'ole macaroni and cheese recipe. A serious feel-good food that won't make you feel bad.

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Healthy Children – Videos

Elmo's Healthy Snacks

Elmo and his friend Ben use their imaginations and eat healthy snacks like applesauce and tuna fish sandwiches together.

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Joe Torre Talks to Elmo about Walking

New York Yankees' coach Joe Torre teaches Elmo all the benefits our bodies gain from walking.

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Wyclef Jean Sings About Healthy Food

Wyclef Jean and Cookie Monster sing to the Sesame Street audience about the variety of healthy food kids can eat.

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Victoria Exercises on Sesame Street

Little Victoria teaches Murray about jumping jacks, and Murray reminds that exercise makes our bodies feel good.

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Bernie Presents: Healthy Kid-Friendly Snacks

Bernie reminds all the parents out there that as you instill healthy changes in your lives, don't forget to help your children make the same changes with healthy, yummy snack alternatives.

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The 7 Habits Of Healthy Kids

Dr. Stephen Covey's "The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People" sold more than 15 million copies. His son Sean has expanded the franchise with "The 7 Habits Of Happy Kids." Maggie Rodriguez reports. The principles for kids are as follows: 1. Yo...

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Health Food for Kids : 3 Health Food - Fun Worm Salad for Kids

The name might turn you off, but your kids will love it. They'll never know it's a delicious salad that helps them to get a healthy serving of vegetables.

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Banana Roll-Up With Almond Butter

A quick, easy and healthy recipe for the kids - serve as a delicious on-the-go breakfast, or as a pick-me-up after school. This recipe is compliments of Eat, Shrink & Be Merry.

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Vitamin D for Kids

The nation's leading pediatrician group says chances are kids are not getting the Vitamin D they need to help prevent disease. They've now passed a recommendation to double the daily dose of Vitamin D kids need to consume.

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Yoga at 9 1/2 Months Pregnant

Esther and Jess have been doing yoga routines throughout her pregnancy. Now at a week past her due date, they show some labor-inducing pressure points.

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How to Make Organic Baby Food : 10 Baby Food - How to Make Fruit

How to make organic baby food with fruit.

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Childhood Obesity Prevention with Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson says "Be a Player, Get out and Play One Hour a Day!" About 9 million children over the age of 6 are considered overweight in this country. The American obesity epidemic has been passed to our youngest generation. Overweight chi...

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Overweight Kids Don't Need a Diet

Fitness professional shares advice for kids and teens who are overweight, or wanting to prevent it. He says diets aren't necessary for youth because they can go outside and play, participate in sports, and live very active lives. Kids also need to...

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Get Moving, Get Losing with Kids

Childhood obesity is a serious epidemic, but not one that your kids have to contribute to! Get moving together with these fun ideas.

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Health Food for Kids : 2 Health Food - Easy Bread for Kids

This cooking video shows how to make an easy recipe for healthy bread your kids will love. Use whole grain flour and organic yogurt.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Rocco teaches Mark how to satisfy his sweet tooth the healthy way.

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Health Food for Kids : 6 Health Food - Lemon Ice for Kids

Just two ingredients- quality maple syrup and fresh lemon juice- is all you need to make a sweet summer treat for your kids without worrying about them consuming too much sugar.

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Over Weight Kid Loses 108 Pounds

A teen weighing nearly 300 pounds joined a health club and dropped 108 pounds.

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Healthy Children – Blog Posts

Kid's Food Tasting Party Encourages Healthy Eating

Melanie is a guest blogger for the DietsInReview.com special series on Healthy Summer Kids. Melanie Berezan, aka Crazy Legs, is co-founder of GirlGetStrong.com. A restless writer, entrepreneur, traveler, and a bit of a weird wife (sorry honey!)....

Getting and Keeping Kids Healthy in the Summer

Kendra is a guest blogger for the DietsInReview.com special series on Healthy Summer Kids. Kendra is Headless Mom and writes about her life with her husband and three kids at The Adventures of The Headless Family. She is glad her head is attached...

Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids

Rebecca is a guest blogger for the DietsInReview.com special series on Healthy Summer Kids. Rebecca is a stay-at-home mom to four little boys and is committed to fitness and health. She blogs at Life With Boys where she shares her experiences as...

Frozen Fruit Popsicles Make Snacking Healthy Fun

Anne-Marie Nichols is a guest blogger for the DietsInReview.com special series on Healthy Summer Kids. Anne-Marie is a work-at-home professional blog wrangler and social media consultant. In real life she lives on Colorado’s Front Range with her...

Physical Fitness Makes for Better Students

According to a study released by the Texas Education Agency, students who are physically fit are less likely to have disciplinary problems and more likely to do well in their academics. The study was based on the annual physical fitness...

The Best and Worst Juices for Your Kids

Most adults, hopefully, know that water is the best choice when deciding the healthiest drink to consume. Dieters and contentious eaters realize that other fluid options do nothing but provide you with extra calories, sugar, or sodium, none of...

Burning Calories is Child's Play

Do you ever envy your children's endless energy to run, jump, skip and play? As the spring weather starts to warm, take advantage of all the calorie-burning ability of their favorite games. You'll get some quality playtime with the kids,...

Girl Scout Cookie Nutrition Facts

Very soon, your doorbell is likely to ring. On the other side of that door is a cute, likable, do-gooder little girl who wants nothing more than to sabotage your diet. She doesn't know that's what she's doing, she just wants a free pass to summer...

Tune In: Oprah and Dr. Oz Explain Why America's Kids Are Fat

Tune in today and tomorrow (Jan. 26 and 27) to Oprah as she hosts a two-part series about the childhood obesity epidemic afflicting our country. It begins with an emotional and necessary intervention for 16 obese teens and their families. Watch...

Man is 'Too Fat' to Adopt Child

Imagine if you were told that you couldn't adopt a child because you were too heavy. That's what happened to Damien Hall of Leeds, England. After finding out that Hall and his wife Charlotte could not bear their own children, they wanted to...

David Beckham's New Line of Healthy Kids' Food

Soccer star. Underwear model. Now chef? Yep, that's right. David Beckham has just launched his own line of healthy and nutritious food, targeting children, in collaboration with food manufacturer GO3. His line of yummy and kid-friendly eats...

Obese Children Have Adult Health Issues

Obesity rates for children are out of control. About a third of American children are overweight and one-fifth are obese. I think most people are aware of this news, since it's been reported for quite some time. But if you need even more...

Family Meals Make for Healthier Teens and Children

Are family meals making a comeback? I know in my household we are trying to make an effort to eat most meals at the kitchen table instead of haphazardly around the family room. I've found that my two-year-old daughter will eat much better that...

Fast Food Formula is Bad News for Students

Yahoo News has a disturbing, but seemingly logical, mathematic formula for students: Fast food + nearby schools = fat kids. According to new research, kids who go to school within walking distance of fast food restaurants are more likely to be...

Obesity Blamed on Increased Use of Medication in Children

Obesity is a problem in our country and sadly it is effecting many children. There are numerous complications associated with obesity, including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression. Due to this increased obesity occurrence...

8 Reasons to Teach Kids the Benefits of Fitness

Physical fitness should be a part of everyone's life and I strongly believe that it should be taught at a young age. Most kids grow up playing sports and are very active, but they do not know the importance of what they are doing. We start...

Extra Weight Put On During Pregnancy Linked to Bigger Babies

According to a new study, women who gain more than 40 pounds during pregnancy are about twice as likely to give birth to a heavy baby compared to those that gain weight within the recommended range. This is not good! Mothers of babies who weigh...

Kids Need to Double-up on Vitamin D

Recent research has proven that the past recommendation for vitamin D was insufficient, showing that consuming higher intakes is safe and that increased levels of Vitamin D has numerous health benefits. Therefore, the case for adequate amounts of...

The 'Walking Bus' Program Gets Kids Moving

It's an old adage that has survived for generations: Everyone's parents and grandparents had to walk to school - in the snow, mind you. Most of us have gotten the guilt trip from somebody. Well, the sentiment may no longer be legitimately...

Eat This, Not That for Kids! Book Releases Today

If you have kids, work with kids or are ever responsible for feeding kids - you need to grab this book. "Eat This, Not That for Kids!" is the second in the series, written by Men's Health magazine editor-in-chief David Zinczenko. The book is a...

Jonas Brothers Promote Fitness for Kids

Imagine running across a stage for nearly two hours every night, singing to thousands of screaming fans and working up a pretty decent sweat. For the Jonas Brothers, this is just a typical night and one heck of a cardio workout. "You just feel...

Obesity Surgeries for Teens on Oprah

The Oprah episode that aired today, featuring Dr. Mehmet Oz, discussed teens undergoing obesity surgery. Seeking either gastric band (like the Lap Band) surgery or gastric bypass surgery, these teens had the support of their parents to use this...

Don't Overlook Lunch with Back to School Plans

It’s approaching back to school time, so have you though about your child’s (or children’s) lunch? It’s sad to say, but for the most part our school’s cafeteria food is extremely lagging in terms of providing healthy, nutritious meals. Even...

Kids and Cholesterol: New Recommendations Call for Statins

There's been a lot of talk this week about the recent recommendations for children regarding cholesterol in the journalPediatrics by the American Academy of Pediatrics. They are now calling for any child aged 2-10 to be tested if they show any of...

Hula Hooping

The Hula Hoop was invented in 1957 by Wham-O. They were first made of wood, grasses, vines, bamboo, plastics, and metals. The name came from a Hawaiian dance called the Hula. Ever since then, it has been used for play and exercise. The Hula Hoop...

Wii Fit - want to get in shape?

Like just about every other house in the U.S., mine was filled the joyous sounds of opening a new Wii for Christmas. I haven't played a video game since I was 12, so imagine my surprise when I was instantly drawn to the simplicity. After my...

Wii Fit Review

We, at DietsInReview.com, were one of the first in line at our local Best Buy to pick up the new Wii Fit this morning. After a few hours with the new exercise game we have put together a short video overview of the product. But before I...

Food Find: V8 Fusion Acai and Mixed Berry

My Food Find this week is so refreshing and has a not-too-sweet, crisp flavor. V8 Fusion is a new line of juice from the popular vegetable juice maker. For people like me who don't care for veggie juice- this V8 Fusion Acai and Mixed Berry juice...

Michael Phelps to Pitch Frosted Flakes

It was just released that upon Michael Phelps' return to the U.S., for whom he's won eight gold medals, he will become the poster boy for Frosted Flakes cereal. This is the cereal, covered in sugar, packed with calories that kids across...

Clumsy Kids Become Overweight Adults

Researchers may have stumbled upon an interesting foreshadowing to obesity in adults. Clumsy kids may grow into a life of obesity, if a European study has any validity to it. A study of thousands of British children found that those with the...

Shocker: Study Finds Fast Food Unhealthy for Kids

There's an informative article at WebMD that examines a study of 13 fast food restaurant chains and how healthy - or unhealthy - their kids meals are. It should come as no surprise that they got a failing grade. Ninety-three percent of the...

School Year Resolutions

Bernie Salazar's School Year Resolutions from Diets in Review on Vimeo. It's my first video blog! You can expect to start hearing, and seeing, from me in video during my regular Thursday posts. This week I want to talk to you about...

Food Marketing to Kids: The Billion Dollar Question

There's a slight discrepancy in estimates of how much food and beverage marketers spend targeting kids. A mere $8.4 billion. An FTC report says food and beverage companies spent $1.6 billion marketing to children under 17 in 2006. But $10...

Wordless Wednesday: School Lunch

Fight for healthier school lunches.

Wordless Wednesday: Breakfast of Champions?

Encouraging a healthy lifestyle for children.

Wordless Wednesday: Time for a Healthier Education

Back to school isn't too far away.

Kids Have to Go on Weight Loss Drugs

With childhood obesity out of control, there comes some nasty baggage. Adult health problems such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are all now on the rise with kids. So, now children are taking obesity-related drugs...

Schools Trick Kids With Healthier Foods

There's an interesting initiative in West Virginia to combat child obesity. Schools are trying to sub healthier versions of the usual junk food they serve. It's well intentioned, but it's not without critics, since some think that kids will grow...

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Healthy Children

Healthy Children – Diet Reviews

Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World

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Eat This, Not That for Kids

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GFCF Diet

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Shaq's Family Challenge

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eDiets Trim Kids

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Camp Shane

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Feingold Diet

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PariPlan

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David Beckham GO3

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Lunch Lessons

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BRAT Diet

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My Pyramid

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The FAST Diet

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Gotti Diet

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Sugar Busters! For Kids

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The Ketogenic Diet

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Wii Fit

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My Weight Loss Coach for Nintendo DS

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The Healthy Pantry

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Healthy Children – Recipes

Watermelon Honeydew Kabobs with Dressing

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Frozen Banana

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Cottage Cheese Dip for Vegetables

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Summer Fruit Salad

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Better Blueberry Pancakes

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Hamburger Pizza

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Berry Pudding

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Baked Apples

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Crock Pot Pizza

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Mock French Toast

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Pork Chops and Applesauce

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Sugar Free Gummy Worms

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Scrambled Egg Pizza

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Sloppy Joes

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Italian Cream Soda

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Gingerbread

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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Low Carb Pancakes

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Low Carb Waffles

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Homemade Granola