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January 04, 2002



		Dear Ms. Silva, I understand that many children aren't getting enough calcium. I'm particularly interested in a picky seven-year-old who hates milk but likes some vegetables. What can I do to ensure that he gets enough calcium to stay healthy? Dear Roberta, You're quite right to be concerned about calcium--children need it to develop healthy teeth and bones, now and in the future. Luckily, there are many ways to ensure that even the pickiest eaters get the amount they need. At seven years old, that's about 800 mg. a day. First, don't give up on milk... See Full Reply

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There's nothing like the beginning of a new year to inspire people to improve or change their eating habits. But good intentions can fall by the wayside for any variety of good reasons, and many people fail to achieve by year's end what they so resolutely set out to do on January 1. Often the problem is that, caught up in the enthusiasm of the moment, we set unrealistic goals. Whether you want your children to eat more vegetables or lay off the junk food, let drSpock.com help you make nutritional changes your family can stick with throughout the new year and beyond.

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	AUTHOR: Stefanie SUBJECT: My overweight 5 yr old DATE: August 31, 2001
My daughter is very active, but seems to be gaining weight all the time, and is now being teased in kindergarten. Should I be concerned? join the discussion

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