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What are the health risks for children under 18 of going to a gym?
When I went to a gym to pick up a membership form, they gave me a parental consent form as well.
I understand that means there is some risk attached to going to a gym for children.
Aside from ...
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Is there a weight gain formula for young children?
I am looking for a formula to help me work out the following:
On average, how many calories would a 3 year old (weighing 11kg) have to consume daily to weigh 16kg by the time she is 4 years old?
The ...
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How much time is appropriate 7-year-old to play “Fit in Six” on the PS3?
How much daily time is appropriate for a child of 7 years to do the routines in the game "Fit in Six" on the PlayStation 3?
My son is thin, but is very active and likes these routines. However, I do ...
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Is juice as healthy as the veggies it comes from? [closed]
My little girl hates eating veggies, but loves the juice (like 100% carrot juice, “Superfood”, or V8). She is only 9, and I was the same way until I was around 20. So is there anything wrong with ...
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Any fitness issues of child taking up jogging?
My 6-year old daughter wants to accompany me on my ~3-times-per-week leisurely jog.
We're not talking Marathon training here — It's a social run-walk of a kilometer (0.6 miles) in about 15 ...
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How much exercise for children?
When I was a kid we spent nearly every waking moment playing games and such OUTSIDE. We didn't have computers or video games to consume our time. Today's kids have a lot of modern devices that keep ...
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Raw Diet for Growing Children
There is somewhat of a craze about Raw-food diets going around recently, including some of my friends that have gotten into it. For an adult it is their prerogative, what they put in their stomachs, ...
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How can I adapt my running technique to accommodate pushing a stroller?
Since having children, I have taken up running because I can push them along. Sometimes I push one kid in a running stroller, other times I push two kids in a small-wheeled stroller that offers much ...
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Nutrition & diet - what is the ideal BMI range for children between 6 and 12?
The 6-12 year age group is in a latent period of growth, while children 12-18 years old experience their main period of growth. The usual BMI range is 18 to 23. But is it applicable to children who ...
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Establishing a proper push-up form for younger children
I work with lots of youths, and there a number of them that don't adhere to the proper push-up position. Rather than keeping their bodies straight, they will stick their butts up in the air. When they ...
