Resources on Children's Health (01)

Complete Teen Health: One Issue at a Time
This site has plenty of links to help you get expert advice on keeping your kids healthy, and how to care for them when they are sick. Topics include eating proper foods, teen health, sports and fitness for kids and teens, asthma attacks, diabetes, signs of eye problems, caffeine, smoking, drugs and alcohol, caring for infants, battling colds, and when to determine if your child should stay home. A wealth of information is here to help you keep your kids healthy.

What Can My Lactose Intolerant Kid Eat?
Make sure that your children and teenagers get the calcium they need, especially if they experience lactose intolerance. There are plenty of nondairy foods that are high in calcium. Green vegetables, such as broccoli and kale, and fish with soft, edible bones, such as salmon and sardines, are excellent sources of calcium. And kids may be able to have yogurt as well, because yogurt with active cultures is a good source of calcium. The bacterial cultures used in making yogurt produce some of the lactase enzyme required for proper digestion, so this is a great calcium option for your kid.

Kids Dental Care
Here are some tips to help your kids care for their teeth. Tips include: take your children to the dentist regularly starting at age one, get kids in the habit of brushing twice a day with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, ask your dentist to demonstrate proper flossing, ask your dentist about sealants, put a mouth protector on your child during rough sports, avoid sugary or starchy snacks, give your children soft child-sized toothbrushes, and be sure to replace the toothbrush every four months.

Is Your Toddler or Child Lactose Intolerant?
This article says it is unlikely your child is lactose intolerant. It notes that between five and 15 percent of Caucasians and more than 80 percent of people of African and Asian descent eventually become lactose intolerant, which can happen as early as age 2 or 3, but symptoms don't usually start until later in childhood or early adulthood. But if your child is starting to become lactose intolerant, he or she may have gas or diarrhea or become bloated beginning about 30 minutes to two hours after eating or drinking dairy products. A doctor visit is recommended.