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3/1/2007
A February 28, 2007 article from The Associated Press reports that children may gain more weight during the summer months than they do while school is in session. Based on a recent study of 5- and 6-year-olds, the article suggests that parents should monitor their children's diet and activity level when they are home. Rather than allowing the summer months to be spent snacking in front of a TV or playing video games, parents need to make sure that their children are eating a well-balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise. Experts believe that the results of this study indicate that parents and schools need to work together to ensure that students maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the entire year.
The article is available at the CNN.com Web site.
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