Should My Child Be a Vegetarian?
By Manisha Panchal, M.D.At some point, many parents face the question: Is a vegetarian diet healthy for my child? Whether you have personally chosen a vegetarian lifestyle and would like your family to consider this lifestyle as well, or your child becomes interested independently, you may have concerns or questions. Read more about vegetarian diets in children...
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Additional Articles
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Information Resources
Children: Tips for Spotting Eye Problems in Your Child
Preteens: Crisis Lines and Hotlines
Teens: Drug Use and Abuse
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Recommended Web Sites
Poison Prevention Week: March 15-21
www.poisonprevention.org
Poison control centers in the United States receive more than 2 million calls each year about children under 6 years of age who are poisoned by medicines and household chemicals. More than than 90 percent of these accidental poisonings occur in the home. In addition, poisonings are one of the leading causes of death among adults. Visit the poisonprevention.org Web site during Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21) to learn how you can help ensure the safety of children and adults in your home and your community.
Save Your Vision Month: March
www.aoa.org
The American Optometric Association (AOA) reminds Americans of all ages how important regular, comprehensive eye exams are for maintaining healthy vision and detecting eye health problems. This includes exams for children because early detection and treatment of eye disorders provides the best opportunity to correct vision problems. Eighty percent of learning is through the visual sense. Make sure your child has the best possible tools to learn successfully. Visit the AOA Web site for more information on good vision throughout life. National Nutrition Month: March
www.eatright.org
National Nutrition Month is sponsored by the National Dietetic Association (NDA) and promotes the importance of nutrition as a key part of family health. This annual event highlights nutrition recommendations, dietary guidelines and the Food Pyramid as the framework for making daily food choices. To learn how you can make informed food choices for your children and help them develop sound eating and physical activity habits, visit the NDA's "Eat Right" Web site.
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Understanding Your Body: Fertility and Pregnancy Planning
Join Anthony Dobson, M.D., Ph.D., and Sunny Jun, M.D., PAMF Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility, to learn about the female and male reproductive systems, factors that impact fertility and treatment options that may help you achieve pregnancy. Note: This lecture will be presented in both Fremont and Mountain View.
Wednesday, March 18
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Mountain View Center
701 E. El Camino Real
Floor 3, Conference Rooms C and D
Mountain View, CA 94040
No cost
For more information or to register, call 650-934-7380 or register online.
Thursday, March 19
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Fremont Center
3200 Kearney Street
Conference Room, Building 2
Fremont, CA 94538
No cost
For more information or to register, call 510-498-2184 or register online.
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