Controlling Asthma Triggers See All  Allergens: Pollen in Controlling Asthma Triggers Pollen is the most common cause of hay fever. Read on for more information--and helpful tips for reducing the effects of hay fever during pollen season. ...more  Allergens: Animals in Controlling Asthma Triggers Household pets, such as cats and dogs, are the most common sources of animal allergens. Here's what you need to know to about symptoms and treatments.

Special Concerns See All  About Your Child's Asthma Action Plan in Special Concerns The Asthma Action Plan includes information about your child's symptoms and medicines. It also includes directions about managing your child’s symptoms and when to call their healthcare provider. ...more  Your Child's Asthma: School Strategies in Special Concerns Research shows that informed, supportive teachers and staff can play a big role in helping students manage their asthma. ...more  Asthma on Campus in Special Concerns College can pose challenges for the student with asthma.

Controlling Asthma Triggers See All  Asthma Triggers in Controlling Asthma Triggers Your child's asthma may be triggered by a number of things: pollen, molds, certain foods, strong odors, or even exercise. ...more  Your Child's Asthma: Avoiding Triggers in Controlling Asthma Triggers From bed coverings to air purifiers, from pets to secondhand smoke, here are ideas to keep your child's asthma triggers under control.

Understanding Your Child's Asthma See All  Asthma in Children in Understanding Your Child's Asthma Asthma is a long-term (chronic) lung disease that causes your child's airways to become sensitive to certain things (triggers).

For Parents: Asthma and Your Child See All Understanding Your Child's Asthma See All Controlling Asthma Triggers See All Managing Your Child's Asthma See All Special Concerns See All  Asthma in Children in Understanding Your Child's Asthma Asthma is a long-term (chronic) lung disease that causes your child's airways to become sensitive to certain things (triggers).

Being Active See All  Exercise and Teenagers in Being Active Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more  Weight Room No Longer Off-Limits to Kids in Being Active The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight.

Healthy Eating See All  Healthy Eating During Adolescence in Healthy Eating Encourage your teen to eat 3 balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks....more  Metabolic Syndrome and Soft Drink Consumption in Healthy Eating Information on the link between soft drinks and metabolic syndrome....more  Lifestyle Changes Can Help Kids Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Healthy Eating Parents can do a lot to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in their kids, even if the parents already have it.

Understanding Childhood Obesity See All  Obesity in Teens in Understanding Childhood Obesity Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease....more  A Chubby Baby Is Not a Sign of Future Obesity in Understanding Childhood Obesity With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies? ...more  Obesity in Children: How Parents Can Help in Understanding Childhood Obesity Most children become obese because of a poor diet, lack of physical activity, and other lifestyle issues.

Being Active See All  Creating an Exercise Program in Being Active To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more

Healthy Eating See All  Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults in Healthy Eating The longer a person is obese, the more he or she is at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important. ...more  Calculating Calories and Fat Grams in Healthy Eating  Cholesterol in the Blood in Healthy Eating The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.