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Children of Working Mothers More Likely to Have Unhealthy Food Habits

An article published online by the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says that in a study that they conducted, children whose mothers worked full-time or part time were more likely to have unhealthy eating habits than those whose mothers … Continue reading

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Patient Dietary Considerations for Nurses and Episode 100

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Welcome to Episode 100 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe to the show, free! —– Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (need iTunes — it’s free) RSS Feed … Continue reading

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Pediatric NPs Respond to Anti-Breastfeeding Article

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) released a strong statement against a recent article negating the benefits of breastfeeding that was published in the magazine The Atlantic. In this article, the mother of three cited lack of any … Continue reading

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Vitamin Water and Label Reading

I found this great article on the importance of reading beyond the marketing hype on the front of a label.  Today’s very popular vitamin water drinks are often hyped as healthy alternatives to sugary sodas and juices.  Their labeling points … Continue reading

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