Kids Daily Food Plans and Exercise

Childrens health

2012-02-01

Try to balance the amounts over a few days or a week. Make physical activity a regular part of the day Read the complete article

HEALTHY FOOD: Unwelcome Empty Calories

Make better choices, like unsweetened applesauce or extra lean ground beef

2011-12-06

US Department of Agriculture

Currently many of the food we eat and drink contain empty calories – from solid fats and added sugars - these add calories but few or no nutrients. Read the complete article

HEALTHY FOOD: Which Meat is Best For Our Future?

5.5 oz of meat per day will cost you $1,000 a year if you take it in a beef but only $400 in chicken

2011-11-29

To produce each person's ration of meat in beef requires 2,420 sq yds year round but only 28 sq yds in chicken; however pork wins the game trotters down with only 1.4 sq yds. Read the complete article

A Chicken In Every Pot - If You've Got a Pot !

In 1928 the Republicans feasted whilst the people starved

2011-11-29

In the 1928 presidential campaign Republicans promised a chicken in every pot. However the stock market crashed and Portland homeless families built a shanty town in  Sullivan's Gulch. Meanwhile President Hoover partyied on a grander scale than ever reacting in Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt's landslide victory in 1932. Read the complete article

Ohio Officials Take 200-Pound Boy from Mother

Renews debate on whether parents should lose custody if a child is severely obese

2011-11-29

Thomas J. Sheeran The Associated Press

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The case of an 8-year-old Cleveland Heights boy taken from his family because he weighs more than 200 pounds has renewed a debate on whether parents should lose custody if a child is severely obese. Read the complete article

Medicare Back on the Brink Over Cuts to Doctors

Budget issue could undermine health care for millions of elderly and disabled beneficiaries

2011-11-28

Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Politicians of both parties outdo each other vying for the approval of seniors, but their inability to compromise on the federal budget has put Medicare in the crosshairs again. Read the complete article

Octomom's Fertility Doctor Wants License Back

Medical records discussed during the doctor's licensing hearing revealed she had been implanted with 12 embryos

2011-11-27

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The doctor whose fertility treatments gave "Octomom" Nadya Suleman her octuplets and six other children wants to practice medicine again and asked a court to reconsider the revocation of his license by the state medical board. Read the complete article

Future Cancers From Fukushima Plant May Be Hidden

Ailments caused by the radiation may be too few to show up in large population studies

2011-11-25

Malcom Ritter and Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) -- Even if the worst nuclear accident in 25 years leads to many people developing cancer, we may never find out. Read the complete article

HEALTHY FOOD: Turkey Wraps with Curried Mayonnaise

Food to Fight Cancer

2011-11-23

The American Institute for Cancer Research

Heat curry powder, stirring constantly, in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer curry powder to small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill, covered, until ready to use.

Read the complete article

HEALTHY FOOD: Slimming Holiday Recipes

Eat healthy festive cuisine and stay slim

2011-11-23

Chobani Kitchen

There’s no need to entirely forgo your favorite festive foods this season. Get creative in the kitchen and try substituting healthier ingredients into your favorite recipes. Read the complete article