About Parenting School Age Children: Kids and Cholesterol, BMI Reports, and More

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Parenting School Age Children Parenting School Age Children School Family Life Health & Development From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children How would you feel if you received a letter from your child's school informing you that your child is obese when she isn't? That's what's happening in some cases in states that have legislation requiring schools to send out body mass index (BMI) reports. In other news this week, some doctors are suggesting that all kids should be screened for high cholesterol--a measure that some experts say may not be necessary, like the BMI screening. Also, a study that shows most people sneeze into their hands (a prime way to pass on germs to others). And last but not least, share your guilty pleasure! The Debate Over Schools Sending Out BMI Letters An increasing number of parents are fuming over the so-called "fat letter" that they've received from their child's school. In the past several years, a number of states have begun requiring schools to screen kids for obesity and send home body mass index (BMI) reports and letters to parents... Read more Should All Kids be Screened for Cholesterol? Some doctors are advocating cholesterol screenings for all children, regardless of family history or other risk factors. In a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers at West Virginia University found that as many as one third of children who have elevated cholesterol and are at risk for premature heart disease and diabetes are being missed by current screening guidelines... Read more What's Your Guilty Pleasure? The other day, I ate almost an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's chocolate brownie frozen yogurt. If I'm not mistaken, the entire thing is supposed to be four servings.... Read more Good News: Most People Cover Their Sneezes; Bad News: They Use Their Hands We've all been taught that we should cover our sneezes and that is what we teach our kids. The problem: A new study by researchers at Otago University in New Zealand has found that three out of four people sneeze into their hands, which is a prime example of how germs can spread from one person to another... Read more K-6 Children Ads ADHD Kids Child Care School Fun Kids Activities Parenting Toddler Children Attractions Featured Articles Activities to Prevent Summer Brain Drain Summer Learning Activities Raising a Charitable Child Top Sports Injury Prevention Tips for Kids Best Kids CD Choices for Family Road Trips 7 Tips to Spice Things Up for a Happy Marriage   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Katherine Lee Parenting School Age Children Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting School Age Children newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Fun Beach Games for Kids Choosing the Best New Movies for Kids Summer Safety Checklist 10 Ways to Save Energy in the Summer Back to School Tips for Summer Months Advertisement