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Why Moms Should Put Themselves First

March 12, 2014 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
Why Moms Should Put Themselves First

Put your health first. Yes, first—above your kids, your husband and your job. The longer you go without taking care of yourself, the more severe the consequences. Here are 10 ways you can put yourself first—with your family benefitting most.

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Why do all kids' programs include snack time?

March 12, 2014 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
Why do all kids' programs include snack time?

It seems that snacks are used in many situations as a guaranteed time to make the kids happy and pass a few minutes—something easy to build into almost every activity – like church, girl scouts, sports games and playgroups.

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What is Normal Growth?

March 12, 2014 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
What is Normal Growth?

Children tend to follow a constant genetically determined percentile curve on the growth chart. Growth occurs at a rate of about 2 ½ inches per year until early adolescence, when preteens achieve a peak growth velocity of about 4 inches per year.

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March 12, 2014 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
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Plan what foods you will need for the whole week. Choose recipes and snacks for each day. Use the USDA’s SuperTracker tool to track the health value of your meal plan.

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Tips to Get More Fruits and Veggies in Your Day

March 12, 2014 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
Tips to Get More Fruits and Veggies in Your Day

Do you have the best of intentions, but ultimately struggle to get the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day? Don’t worry, you are not alone. In fact, very few people get anywhere near the recommended amount.

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