This is the most common chronic disease of childhood. It occurs when plaque (sticky film of bacteria that accumulates on teeth) breaks down sugars in food. This disease is 5x more common in children than asthma.
What is tooth decay (dental caries)?
100
Infant exposure to this has been linked to delayed language development, delayed kindergarten readiness skills, attention disorders and sleep problems.
What is TV?
100
Toddlers should get 30 minutes of adult led physical activity and this many minutes of free play every day.
What is 60?
100
One major way to foster a healthy this in your child is to praise their effort, not the outcome. For example: you played hard in that game vs. you won!
What is self-esteem?
100
Water is essential for kids bodies. If they don't like plain water, you can flavor it with fruit. These are also great sources of water.
What are fruits and veggies?
200
These weaken teeth and can lead to pain, tooth loss or in severe cases widespread infection.
What are cavities?
200
Proper nutrition is essential for optimal growth and development. Children who have this every day have better problem-solving skills, memory, creativity and verbal skills.
What is breakfast?
200
Kids who are active are less likely to become overweight, they sleep better, have better self-esteem and have stronger this.
What are muscles and bones?
200
When your child is experiencing this, they may experience nightmares, separation anxiety and overreact to minor problems. If you notice this, try to give a little extra quality time.
What is stress?
200
The most rapid growth for the body is birth to age 5. This vitamin from milk, dairy products and broccoli is imperative for healthy bones.
What is calcium?
300
This can reduce tooth decay by 50-70%. When ingested, it is incorporated into the structure of developing teeth. When it makes contact with the surface of teeth, it protects the enamel.
What is fluoride?
300
This is especially important for children as it impacts their mental and physical development. Children spend an average of 40% of their childhood doing this.
What is sleep?
300
Physical inactivity can increase risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, cancer and high _______.
What is blood pressure?
300
This process often takes 3-6 months and even longer for overnight. So please be patient!
What is potty training?
300
Actions speak louder than words. The single best predictor of a child with a healthy weight and lifestyle is the example set by their _________.
What are parents?
400
The consequences of having dental caries (tooth decay) include insufficient physical development (height and weight) and a diminished ability to do this.
What is learn?
400
Doing this with young children is not only one of the best activities to stimulate their language and cognitive skills, it also builds their motivation, curiosity and memory.
What is reading aloud?
400
Only 6 states require this class from grades K-12. Vermont is one.
What is PE?
400
For children up to age 2, this action is used to show consequences for outbursts and teaches children that time alone is better than throwing a tantrum. It also helps teach self-control.
What is time-out?
400
How do you know if your child is eating enough? Offer a variety from each food group. And the standard is one tablespoon of food for each this. So, give less and let your child ask for more.
What is year of age?
500
Statistics show that 89% of children under 2 have seen their primary health care provider. Less than this percent have seen a dentist.
What is 2?
500
This is vital to children's social development. It enables children to practice communication, responds to peers' feelings, experiment with role play and work through conflicts.
What is play?
500
1 in _____ children are physically active each day.
What is 3?
500
This affects 8-10% of school-aged kids (boys 3x more than girls). Young kids act this way at times. The difference is that those with this have symptoms that are present over a longer period of time and they occur in different settings and impair the ability to function socially, academically and at home.
What is ADHD?
500
This important part of children's nutrition helps meet their daily nutritional needs. Their small stomachs cannot get enough at meals for their energy needs. These should be healthy and they should be offered between mealtimes.