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Feeding a growing machine: Meeting children’s nutritional requirements

Posted July 17, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features

Children seem to grow taller overnight. Pants that fit well a month ago suddenly look like waders. Do they really grow that fast? During childhood (generally defined as the period of life from age 1 until puberty begins), a typical child will gain about…

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By the numbers: Body Image

Posted July 9, 2007 at 10:30 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her News

Body Image: Don’t Weigh Your Self-Esteem

* More than 80% of 4th grade girls have been on a fad diet (Social Issues Research Centre).

* The body type portrayed in advertising as the ideal is…

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