Question 1

what do grains do for a child's health?

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Fiber: Grains provide fiber - nature's paper towel - to help bulk up stool and are offer more complex energy units with more vitamins and minerals than white bread alternatives.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/sugar.html

Question 2

why are regular checkups important for a childs health?

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See below: For monitoring of growth, identifying any problems with development, school performance, provision of immunizations, and addressing any concerns.

Question 3

what could cause undereye circles in a perfectly healthy child?

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Possibilities...: Sometimes dark circles under the eyes, especially if they have been present for a very long time and are constant, are genetic. They are just a normal variant of skin coloration around the eyes. Allergies (environmental) are another common cause (these are called allergic shiners). If the dark eyes are more recent or transient, not sleeping well can also cause them.

Question 4

is a tanned child healthier than a pale child?

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See below: As long as the pale child is not anemic, there is no health benefit to having a tan.

Question 5

what are the health risks of not being circumcized as a child?

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Problems: Much higher risk of infection, higher apparent risk of sexually transmitted dieases such as hiv, and rare possibility of developing cancer of the penis.

Question 6

how can health affect a childs development?

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It can be huge...: A child's general health can definitely affect a child's development, both neurologically and physically. Chronic malnutrition or specific nutritional deficiencies or serious health problems and their treatments (cancer, cystic fibrosis, etc.) can have profound affects on a child.

Question 7

how could mercury affect a child's health?

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Toxic: Exposure to large amounts of mercury all at once, or moderate amounts over a long period of time can affect the nervous, immune, digestive systems, lungs, kidneys, and it could affect normal growth &amp; development. It can even be fatal if the exposure is significant enough. If you think a child has been exposed, he/she needs to see a doctor right away!

Question 8

how can music affect the health of a young child?

Accepted Answer

Positive stimulation: Music has been shown to be helpful in childhood development. Pleasant auditory sensations stimulate brain chemicals that help influence growth and development.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=54039

Question 9

how often must a child have a routine health checkup?

Accepted Answer

Varies with age: Rapid growth & development in early infancy require more monitoring than the slow changes of the school age child. After a brief hospital stay, followup @ a few days may be needed to monitor weight & jaundice. @ 2wks a 2nd newborn screening test & eval, then 2/4/6mo during rapid growth, 9/12/15/18m during slower growth, than yearly starting @2.This schedule allows early detection of any problems.

Question 10

how can doctors assess a child's mental health status?

Accepted Answer

Child's MH: A Child Psychiatrist obtains thorough history from family or caretakers, performs Mental status exam, and orders further testing such as Psychological testing, to provide provisional diagnosis.

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