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When is it okay for my child to begin lifting weights?

A weightlifting program can benefit preadolescent athletes by improving not only their strength but also their body mass composition, and self-esteem. There are some studies that have suggested weight training might harm a child’s growth, and lead to injuries. According to Jeffrey Nepple, MD at Washington University Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, “Growing children should not lift weights with the goal of lifting as much as they can. Read more…

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Fighting Obesity

As the number of children being diagnosed as obese has dramatically risen, do to unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity. What we can we can do to help prevent childhood obesity is balance the calories your child takes in from foods and beverages with the calories your child uses through physical activity and normal growth. Children shouldn’t be put on a weight reduction diet without consulting a health care provider. We as parents should Read more…

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