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Websites to visit for a healthy summer
http://mayoclinic.com/health/nutrition-for-kids/NU00606
Looking for ideas for healthy snacks and meals for your children this summer? Do you have a teenager at home that is dieting? Is your child a picky eater? Visit this website sponsored by the Mayo Clinic and you’ll have access to a lot of good advice. It is easy to
navigate and will give you the nutritional requirements for each age group for boys and girls.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/dental/childhood_oral_health.htm
 Take care of your teeth this summer! You won’t be
getting the additional fluoride that the school offers during the year so make sure you are using toothpaste with fluoride in it. Visit this website sponsored by New York State’s Department of Health for additional information about dental health. You will find answers to age specific questions about teeth.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
 Visit this website sponsored by New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation. We are surrounded by so many wonderful trails, mountains, lakes and wildlife that make this a great place to live. Get outside this summer and enjoy where we live. Be active and you will feel better about yourself. This site will give you trail information, endangered wildlife and plant life information, fishing guidelines, camping ideas, to name a few.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/
 Last but not least, this website is sponsored by the National Institute of Health. Check out the whole site for ways to enhance your child’s activity and nutrition. It is specifically for families and teaches you how to learn and live healthy.
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There is nothing better than talking person to person so please don’t hesitate to give me a call if you have any questions at 648-5024!
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