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| NUTRITION |
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If my child has a “normal” body mass index (BMI), does this mean he is healthy? |
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Just because someone has a normal BMI value doesn’t necessarily mean that he or she is healthy no matter what their age. I a child is very inactive or has poor eating habits, that child might still be unhealthy. Even children with an eating disorder may have a normal BMI. The BMI is just one health indicator. Note: BMI is a measure of body fat that is based on height and weight and is less accurate for children than for adults.
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| CHILD DEVELOPMENT |
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What is the most important criteria for selecting a sport program for children? |
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The two most important criteria for selecting a sport program for your children is (1) whether the program is taught by a “certified” coach and (2) whether the environment that the coach creates is fun and positive.
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