Managing the Morning Scramble: The Big Breakfast

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Pa. Schools Mandate Body-Mass Calculations

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As they wait for their children's first report card to come home this year, elementary-school parents across Pennsylvania also can expect to receive a separate report on a key indicator of their children's health.

System Lets Parents Spy on Kids' Lunches

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A new monitoring system allows parents to check in on what their child is eating at school.

Zinc Hones Teens' Thinking Skills

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Spring into Summer: Make a Simple Goal to Eat Well and Feel Better

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Teens and Calories

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Calorie needs depend on a teen's individual growth rate and physical activity level. During the rapid growth spurt between ages 15 and 19, some boys are able to eat up to 4,000 calories a day without gaining weight.

Can I Breastfeed During Pregnancy?

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Can you continue breastfeeding during pregnancy? Nancy Holtzman, a Registered Nurse and Lactation Consultant, has the information you need to make an informed decision.

Handling Pregnancy Food Cravings

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Depending on what foods you crave during your pregnancy, you can indulge a little -- or a lot. Certainly if you're craving yogurt and fruit shakes, or bowls of oatmeal, you can probably eat till your heart's content! But what if all you can think of is that premium, high- fat strawberry ice cream? Experts say concentrate on what it is about this snack that's making you feel satisfied.

A Little Baby Fat's a Good Thing

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The benefit of a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids in helping to reduce the risk of heart disease has received a lot of media attention lately. Learn why!

Eating During Labor

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Kira Smith , ICCE Most of us know not to eat while in labor, but in early labor having a nutritious meal gives you some much needed energy. Childbirth Educator Kira Smith (ICCE) tells us more.