Health Tips for Parents

In this section, we have provided select articles from the BCBS Health Information Library, plus from a variety of other sources, to give you insights into your children's health, growth, and development. This page will link you to our Feature Article as well as to an interesting and informative resource library. Bookmark this page and check back frequently, as we will be adding articles regularly.

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How to Feed Children in Our Super-Sized World

Are super-sized meals making super-sized children?

We all know that obesity is on the rise in our county. It's not just an adult problem. The incidence of childhood obesity has tripled in the past 2 decades. Some 15% of school-age children are overweight. Excess weight puts them at risk for serious medical problems including high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. And, being heavy as a child is very tough...

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How to Feed Children in Our Super-Sized World

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