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Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids: What is a Healthy Weight?

Author and Contributors: Serrano, Elena; Kathryn Branstad
Publisher: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2009)
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: Early Childhood
Content Type: General Information
Audience: General Public & Consumers; Parents
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: healthy kids, overweight children, obsesity in children, childhood nutrition
Description: This publication provides information to parents on weight and children. It provides information on guidelines for a healthy weight, how to know if a child is overweight, and what parents can do to help. It includes brief information on what foods to eat and how to include physical activities in their day.
Media Type: PDF - Portable Document Format
Resource Listed: November 30, 2009
Resource Last Updated: November 30, 2009
Language: EN

Categories:

Early Childhood: Nutrition and Diet: Meals and Snacks

Early Childhood: Nutrition and Diet: Childhood Obesity

Early Childhood: Nutrition and Diet: Best Practices

Early Childhood: Health and Safety: Healthy Routines and Habits