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Fit Kids Can Still Be Clumsy

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / May 10, 2021

While many fit kids also have well-developed motor skills, kids who are less coordinated can be equally aerobically fit.

Convenience Store Locations and Body Weight

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / May 10, 2021

A study in reveals the relationship between convenience store locations and the body weight of 3- to 15-year-old children.

Picky Eating Habits in Children

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / March 8, 2021

An investigation published in Pediatrics found that requiring children to eat and restricting certain foods were tied to more picky eating habits.

Fitness Helps Kids Who Need It Most

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / March 8, 2021

New evidence supports the value of physical education programs for kids, not only for physical health, but also for cognitive health.

Exercise Eases Anger in Kids

By Ryan Halvorson / May 27, 2009

Although research continues to emerge regarding the many mental and emotional benefits of exercise, much of it focuses only on adults. A study published Pediatric Exercise Science (2008; 20[4], 390–401) has determined that structured exercise may help reduce anger expression in healthy, overweight children.

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