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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition for Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that gives special consideration to body image. International rhythmic gymnast Neringa Masionyté explains everything you need to know about diet and nutrition for gymnasts. A young rhythmic gymnast in action!

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Vitamin D and Kids’ Health: Supporting Bone Health and Beyond

Designs for Health

In kids, vitamin D is critical for healthy bone growth and the development of a healthy immune system. JIA and other autoimmune disorders are associated with an atypical involvement of the immune system and inflammatory mediators. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for both adults and children.

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Young Man Becomes First in World to Be Cured of FSGS With New Treatment

Stanford Childrens

At age 2, Traejen was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune form of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) , where the immune system produces a chemical that causes the filters in the kidneys to leak. The stem cells create a new immune system, and the kidney from the same donor is accepted and flourishes.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

For example, nutrition education shouldn’t give a one-size-fits-all prescriptive solution on eating and healthy habits. Students navigate nutrition based on a wide variety of factors including family, culture, socioeconomics and more. This is a sample from chapter 1 of PLT4M’s nutrition lesson plans unit.

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Celebrating Women in Medicine

Stanford Childrens

Most of them spend their lives in a limited state because their health condition impacts everything—school, activity, their ability to be with friends,” she says. Most of them are completely dependent on IV nutrition. “There aren’t a lot of resources for these kids, and they’re really impacted,” she says.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Common Sleep Disorders – How various conditions disrupt standard sleep patterns, leading to various physical and mental health issues. Physical Health and Immune System Support: Beyond the mental benefits, sleep is essential for maintaining our physical health.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Of particular importance are the effects of moderate-intensity physical activity on functioning of the immune system, which protects us from viral and bacterial infections. Physical activity helps the immune system detect infections early and reduce the severity [SJ5] of infections. Sports Medicine. 2021 Apr 20:1-14.