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Fortified Cereals Hurting Children?

October 20, 2014 By Y3K

Fortified breakfast cereals are causing kids to ingest too much vitamin A, zinc, and niacin according to a health research organization. The amount of these nutrients in fortified cereals is calculated for what is good for adults and not children.

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Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms & Children

March 18, 2014 By Y3K

TYPE 2 DIABETES

If your child experiences any of these conditions, bring them to a doctor at once. Although the symptoms can occur gradually, they must receive immediate medical attention.

٭ Blurred vision

٭ Tingling or numbness in the legs, feet or fingers

٭ Frequent infections of the skin

٭ Recurring skin, gum or urinary tract infections

٭ Darker patches of skin usually in neck folds

٭ Itching of skin and/or genitals

٭ Drowsiness

٭ Slow healing of cuts and bruises

٭ Any of the other symptoms listed under type 1 diabetes

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Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms & Children

March 17, 2014 By Y3K

TYPE 1 DIABETES

If you suspect your child has any of these symptoms, bring them to a doctor right away! They often occur suddenly and must receive immediate medical attention.

٭ Excessive thirst

٭ Frequent urination, sometimes exhibited by bed wetting (in large quantities)

٭ Sudden vision changes

٭ High amounts of sugar in the blood and/or urine (A sweet, fruity odor may be present in urine or on one’s breath/body.)

٭ Extreme hunger (increased appetite)

٭ Rapid or unexplained weight loss

٭ Fatigue (weak and tired)

٭ Irritability and mood changes

٭ Drowsiness, lethargy

٭ Nausea and/or vomiting ٭ Abdominal pain

٭ Rapid, hard breathing (heavy, labored)

٭ Confusion, Stupor, Unconsciousness

Check back tomorrow for type 2 diabetes symptoms.

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Diabetes & Children

March 16, 2014 By Y3K

It is essential that you be aware of the warning signs and symptoms of diabetes. Sometimes the symptoms are very obvious and other times they are not. Early detection and knowledge of the warning signs are your greatest weapon against the disease and its complications!

Check back tomorrow for the list of symptoms to be aware of for your children.

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Children’s Hospital Controversy

May 28, 2013 By Y3K

Hospitals are supposed to be a place with the purpose of making people healthier. Many children’s hospital cafeterias and patient menus are dominated by foods high in fat, cholesterol, calories, sugar, and sodium. Processed meats such as bacon, sausage, and hot dogs are also common despite their established link with cancer and diabetes. In fact McDonald’s has restaurants in 27 hospitals including a children’s hospital!! How can this be? It makes you wonder if these hospitals are trying to make kids healthy or sick. Stay tuned tomorrow for a list of the top five worst children’s hospital offenders and their unhealthy menu items for sick patients.

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Caffeine & Sugar

October 6, 2009 By Y3K

Energy drinks & coffee can make a student’s bad situation worse. Y3K Tutor In Your Home says the bad outweighs good for caffeine & sugar.

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Bedtime

September 8, 2009 By Y3K

Kids should not eat foods with sugar/caffeine too close to bedtime. They can cause a lack of sleep. This can hurt their focus in school.

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Breakfast

September 3, 2009 By Y3K

A good breakfast is important. Avoid sugar cereals as they can produce negative results academically.

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