Bicycle Helmets It is very important to teach kids to wear a bicycle helmet every time they ride, even for short rides. A bike helmet should fit properly (not too big or too small), and should be the only thing on the child’s head. If you’re unsure if the helmet fits, take it to a […]
New AAP Policy on Fruit Juice
The American Academy of Pediatrics will soon publish new guidelines on fruit juice intake for infants and children in the June issue of Pediatrics. The AAP released a policy statement originally in 2001 (and revised in 2006) that recommended no juice for infants less than 6 months of age, 4-6 ounces daily for children ages 1-6 and 8-12 […]
Childhood Obesity, BMI, and a Healthy Tidbit
Adult and childhood obesity has been a major health concern for decades and continues to be so in 2016. Overall obesity rates in children have remained stable for the past several years, but are still very high. Approximately 17% of children ages 2-19 years are obese. This represents 12.7 million children nationwide and many millions […]
