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Cholesterol LDL HDL & Triglycerides in Ch Teen ... The cholesterol in blood comes from 2 sources: the foods your teen eats and their liver. The ... , and Triglycerides in Children and Teens What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy ... cholesterol;cholesterol medication;diet to lower cholesterol;cholesterol ratio;cholesterol and heart disease;cholesterol control;P01593

Keeping Your Kids Safe with Contact Sports ... contact sport, such as basketball, football, or soccer.   To help kids and teens prevent injury ... by drinking fluids before, during, and after a game or match. Kids and teens should take a water

*Diabetes Care Ages 11 To 17 ... Diabetes care in preteens and teens is not always easy. It might seem like there is a lot for ... child's diabetes. For Parents: Diabetes Care (12 to 17 years) Diabetes care in preteens and teens ... 89270;For parents Diabetes Care Issues in Children ages 11 to 17 Dealing with Diabetes;child's ... ;child's;children's;children's;children;pre-teens;preteens;pre teens;teens;teen;teenagers;Diabetic

. According to the CDC, the obesity rate among U.S. children and teens has more than tripled since ... stress. The conditions in which the child lives, learns, and plays can also cause obesity. In some cases

You take your kids to the pediatrician for tummy aches and fevers, but a pediatrician does a ... , and emotional well-being—in sickness and in health. The Pediatrician What is a pediatrician

(STIs) and teen pregnancies What healthcare providers will talk about All adolescents should ... Talking about reproductive health with kids can be uncomfortable. For you and for them. But it’s

Helping Your Teen Get Ready for Surgery ... -appropriate explanations and help teens in finding a variety of trustworthy resources. Teens find ... feelings in a private notebook or journal. Encourage your teen to pick out and bring a few comfort ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery;P03036;teens

Parents can do a lot to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in their kids, even if the parents ... reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in their kids, even if the parents already have it. Follow these ... type 2 diabetes;child nutrition;4191

Healthy Food Choices for School-Age Kids ... preparation. Serve meals at the table, instead of in front of the TV. Also put away cell phones and ... Human Services have prepared the plate to guide parents in choosing foods for children age 1 and ... healthy meals;healthy snacks;P02280;children and teens;physical activity

in Children and Teens What is obesity in children and teens? Obesity is when a person has too ... 95th percentile for age and gender. How is obesity diagnosed in a teen? Obesity is diagnosed ... p01627;obesity in teens

*Working Parents Tips Teens ... For Working Parents: Dealing With Your Teen ... more independent. They are more influenced by new people and ideas in school, and in the world ... communication open. Teenagers: 13 to 19 years Teens are trying to figure out who they are. And they

states legalize marijuana, more kids may be breathing in the harmful chemicals and toxins from smoking ... marijuana is legal for recreational use, there have been more asthma diagnoses in preteens and teens

Help Teens Embrace Self-Care By including teens as full participants in their self-care ... Parents Can Help Kids with Obesity Childhood obesity in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate

members. Many teens are first developing the ability to think in new ways and explore new thoughts ... their bodies, their relationships, and their lives. Important factors in helping teens cope

are of bugs or ghosts, and studies have shown that kids are afraid of pretty much the same ... things no matter where they live in the world. Helping Kids Get Over their Fears Who’s afraid ... conquer fear;children and fear;fears of children;570

Understanding PTSD in Children ... violence the child experiences What are the symptoms of PTSD in a child? Children and teens with ... problem. It can affect people of all ages. A child with PTSD keeps having scary thoughts and memories ... posttraumatic stress disorder;post-traumatic stress disorder;PTSD;PTSD in kids;P02579

Work Safety Issues for Teens ... the most dangerous jobs. Teens may also get hurt in restaurants, supermarkets, retail stores, and ... get hurt more often, in part because they tend to wind up with tasks that involve lifting and ... 19975;teen jobs;workplace safety;child labor laws

*RMSF in Kids ... RMSF in Kids ... treated in a child? Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It ... about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all medicines. Other treatments may

Diabetes: Staying Safe and Healthy at School ... arrives, it’s back-to-school time. And for some kids, it’s back to dealing with diabetes in the ... out at the American Diabetes Association . Clearly label all medicine and supplies with your ... diabetes;diabetes in the classroom;diabetes medical management plan;monitoring blood glucose

Kids and Sports: Staying Safe ... and self-discipline. Sports injuries are likely to occur in children. That's because their bodies ... . Many children ages 14 and younger are treated for sports-related injuries each year. Half of all ... sport safety;helmet;sports gear;hydration;P00861;kids