Eating a well-balanced diet , staying physically active , getting enough sleep — good habits help children grow up to be healthy and strong . Parents play an important role in helping kids avoid obesity and illness and decrease the risk of developing preventable conditions as adults . In this issue of OUR HEALTH , we look at the importance of a healthy lifestyle on your child ’ s growth and development .
Contents
Helping Children Build
3 Healthy Habits
Healthy Eating
4 for Kids
6Winning the toothbush wars
Health & Wellness
7 Directory
10 Fitness for kids
UAMS Researchers
11 Link HPV Vaccine Hesitancy to Lack of Accurate Information
Catching those
12 zzzzz ’ s
Simple strategies to
13 protect kids ’ vision
Children ’ s Allergies :
14 Q & A with Dr . Matthew Bell , Hedberg Allergy and Asthma Center
President Brent A . Powers
Advertising Operations Manager Sandy Robinson
Creative Services Manager Brian Huntley
Content Marketing Manager Karen Rice
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