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A recent survey of 500 U.S. women with children between the ages of 9 months and 3 years, found that many moms of toddlers lack basic nutritional knowledge, such as the USDA recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day and the amount of calories per day they should feed their toddlers.
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Almost everyone is familiar with the sweet, tropical flavor of pineapple. On its own, the fruit makes a great snack and it’s a wonderful addition to plain yogurt, fruit salads, cottage cheese or smoothies. Pineapple salsa can turn chicken, pork or fish into a tropical delight.
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(ARA) – Congratulations, you’re pregnant! If you’ve been hoping for this wonderful event for a while, you may feel eager to begin being a parent. Or, if your pregnancy is a surprise, you may feel you need to make the most of the next nine months to prepare for the demands of parenthood. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait to get started on the important work of being a parent.Your primary parenting task while pregnant will be to take care of yourself and your growing baby. Here are some tools and tips for parenting during pregnancy.
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Homeowners rely on deadbolts, padlocks and high-tech security systems to keep their homes safe, but many owners don’t take steps to keep out the smallest, most likely invaders: insects.
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While the majority of Americans believe they are very or somewhat knowledgeable about multivitamins (67 percent), many do not know which vitamins and minerals are essential for the body. Here's what you need to know.
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With the current economic downturn affecting many families’ budgets and in light of produce scares in 2008, starting a backyard vegetable garden is a great way to help reduce grocery bills during the summer months while keeping your family supplied with healthy foods. Even if you don't have a lot of space -- maybe only a balcony -- you can still produce plump red tomatoes, fresh lettuce, spicy peppers and more before the end of summer.
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You’ve taught your kids to look both ways before crossing the street, and your parents not to give their credit card number to telephone solicitors. But if you’re like most Americans, keeping your family healthy and safe is a daily, life-long challenge.
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