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Posted by: Ericca Hewlett on Aug 12, 2025

Don’t let fresh produce go to waste! With a few simple storage strategies, you can keep fruits and veggies fresh longer, save money, and make healthy eating more convenient. Learn the dos and don’ts of storing produce and how to get your kids involved in the process.

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What Is a PED?
PED is defined as any substance taken in non-pharmacologic doses specifically for purposes of improving sports performance. The more common ones that you hear of are anabolic steroids, testosterone, Human growth hormone, creatine, and ephedrine.
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Healthy Meals and Snacks for the Busy Athlete
Busy schedules shouldn’t mean skipped meals or fast food. Learn how to fuel your young athlete with simple, nutritious meals and snacks, even on the go. These time-saving tips from a registered dietitian can help your child stay energized, strong, and focused.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Keeping Your Gymnast Healthy

Feb 19, 2025

Ensure your young gymnast stays strong and injury-free with these essential safety tips for parents, coaches, and athletes. Learn how to create a supportive environment, prioritize proper technique, and address injuries early.  Read More

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Benefits of Fluoride in Drinking Water

Feb 11, 2025

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, but it's largely preventable with the right strategies. Discover how fluoride in drinking water can protect your child's smile and well-being in our latest blog post!  Read More

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Tips for a Healthier Halloween

Oct 16, 2024

Halloween for many families is a fun-filled evening; however, it often leads to sweet-tooth heaven for many kids and adults for weeks following. Here are some tips to keep your Halloween a happy, healthy, and haunted evening: Read More

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4 Tips to Prevent Your Child from Choking (Video)

Oct 08, 2024

Choking is the leading cause of injury and death in children, especially those under age 4. The good news is that choking can be prevented, if you follow a few simple tips. Read More

Concussion Myths

Oct 08, 2024

As an Athletic Trainer, I’m frequently asked about injury recognition, treatment, and return-to-play criteria. While these topics are far too expansive for one post, I’d like to address several, common misconceptions surrounding concussions. Read More

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All About Vitamins and Minerals

Aug 28, 2024

Vitamins and minerals are necessary to help keep our bodies functioning properly and serve many important roles including need for proper development, immunity, and most importantly, overall health. Still, we are often asked, do you really need to take vitamin and mineral supplements? Read More

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Healthy School Lunch Ideas

Aug 19, 2024

When packing lunches, it is important to always include 3-5 of the food groups, which are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Read More

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New U.S. School Lunch Standards Include Reductions on Added Sugar and Sodium

Aug 16, 2024

School meals are the main source of nutrition for more than half of American children. For the first time in U.S. history, added sugars will be limited in school meals nationwide. Read More