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Colorado scores a B in kids dental health study
May 25, 2011 11:50 AM
A state-by-state report card on childhood oral health give Colorado a B grade saying that the state can do more to prevent tooth decay among kids. The report titled "Making Coverage Matter" was conducted by the Pew Center on the States and found that Colorado only reached five out of... more » -
Childhood asthma linked to poor diet, sedentary lifestyle
September 20, 2010 11:41 AM
A new study finds children with an imbalanced metabolism are at an increased risk for asthma, even if they're not overweight. Researchers at West Virginia University looked at almost 18,000 children and noticed that while asthma risk did increase with BMI, there were other factors. Children who had early... more » -
Congress takes aim at unhealthy school lunches
March 24, 2010 1:00 PM
Greasy pizzas and high-calorie desserts may be less frequent lunchtime treats for schoolchildren under a wide-ranging nutrition bill approved by a Senate panel. The legislation approved Wednesday by the Senate Agriculture Committee would create uniform standards for all foods in schools, including vending machine items, to give students healthier... more »
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