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Posted by: Sakiko C. Minagawa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD on Jun 20, 2025

Young athletes train long hours for their sport. In order to optimize that training, proper nutrition needs to be a regular component of their workout plan. A car needs fuel to run properly just as people need a healthful eating plan.

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How to Prevent Heat Related Illness
As parents, we naturally worry about our children playing outside in the hot sun. Children are at risk when temperatures skyrocket, but preparations before, during, and after heat exposure can make a difference in your child’s ability to tolerate the heat.
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Athletes and Hydrating: What You Need to Know
Athletes are always being reminded to hydrate and coaches are always encouraged to offer more water breaks. But the recent death of a Georgia high school football player after drinking too much fluid during practice has many raising the question: “How much is too much?”

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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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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

The Dangers of Drinking Raw Milk

Aug 05, 2024

Raw milk, which refers to unprocessed milk straight from the cow, has once again become a topic of debate among health-conscious individuals. While some advocate for its consumption due to perceived health benefits, the risks associated with raw milk are substantial and well-documented. Read More

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Sodium in Kids’ Diets: What’s the Big Deal?

Jul 22, 2024

Too much or too little salt can be a cause for concern. High intake of salt over time can lead to certain health issues including cardiovascular disease, water retention (edema), and high blood pressure. However, too little salt can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and confusion.  Read More

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Eating Disorders in Adolescent Boys

Jul 01, 2024

Reports of eating disorders in males dates back as far as reports of female patients with eating disorders, and in the United States alone, eating disorders will affect 6.6 million males at some point in their lives. Read More