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  1. What are some strategies to help my family watch less television? Published: May 27, 2009
  2. Why are there so many commercials during kid’s television programming? Published: May 27, 2009
  3. How can I regulate my child’s television watching? Published: May 27, 2009
  4. I have heard that I can benefit from taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking farther away in a parking lot. Does this kind of physical activity really count? Published: May 27, 2009
  5. I have trouble getting the daily recommended 1½ cups of fruit and 2 cups of vegetables on a fixed income. What are some ways I can get affordable fruits and vegetables in my diet? Fresh vegetables are not always affordable for my family. What should I do? Published: May 27, 2009
  6. How much time each day do children under age six spend viewing screen media? Published: May 27, 2009
  7. How do I modify my recipes for better health? Published: May 27, 2009
  8. Why should I keep a food journal? Published: May 27, 2009
  9. Is it important for adults to limit the amount of TV we watch? Published: May 27, 2009
  10. Is there an artificial sweetener healthier than others? Published: May 27, 2009
  11. If a product's label says it contains 100% vitamin C, is it 100% juice? Published: May 27, 2009
  12. Are canned fruits and vegetables O.K.? Published: May 27, 2009
  13. How much physical activity should my preschooler get each day? Published: May 27, 2009
  14. Where can I find out the health benefits of eating a particular fruit? Published: May 27, 2009
  15. What is the difference if my child spends two hours watching television versus two hours playing outside? Published: May 27, 2009
  16. What is the best practice for my preschooler: turn TV off during meals or remove TV from his bedroom? Published: May 27, 2009
  17. Why do men lose weight more easily than women? Published: May 27, 2009
  18. How can I make sure that I am getting all the nutrients I need on a vegan diet? Published: May 27, 2009
  19. Do artificial sweeteners promote weight gain? Published: May 27, 2009
  20. I am worried my baby is going to be overweight. Is it O.K. to offer fat-free or 2 percent milk when I wean her from breast milk? Published: May 27, 2009
  21. What should I ration during a disaster? Published: March 24, 2009
  22. What are some ways my family can be more physically active? Published: January 27, 2009
  23. What are some examples of how portions have gotten larger over time? Published: January 27, 2009
  24. How much physical activity is needed for an adult to lose weight? Published: January 27, 2009
  25. Approximately how much money is spent each year marketing food products to children? Published: January 27, 2009
  26. What are some ways I can help my children understand that advertisers are trying to sell their products and are not always 100% truthful? Published: January 27, 2009
  27. What would an average day of healthy drinks look like? Published: January 27, 2009
  28. What are some ways I can get my family to eat more vegetables? Published: January 27, 2009
  29. Our children have activities almost every night. How can we find time to prepare meals at home? Published: January 27, 2009
  30. I am trying to prepare more meals at home to save money. What can I prepare on the weekends that I could serve my family during the week? Published: January 27, 2009

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