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  1. How much TV is too much for my children? Published: May 28, 2009
  2. My child does not play video games and does not watch TV. He spends his time in front of the computer using “MySpace,” “YouTube,” etc. What can I do to control his online activities? Published: May 28, 2009
  3. I let my child watch TV or play video games without eating snacks or meals at the same time. Is that enough? Published: May 28, 2009
  4. I don’t like for my kids to be outside by themselves, so they watch a lot of TV. What can I do to increase their activity level? Published: May 28, 2009
  5. When I am physically active, is it important to drink a sports drink to replace minerals that I lose? Published: May 28, 2009
  6. What kind of exercise is best for weight loss? Published: May 28, 2009
  7. What is the minimum amount of physical activity an adult should have each day? Published: May 28, 2009
  8. My son wants to play video games all day. How can I get him to be more active? Published: May 28, 2009
  9. What are some strategies to help my family watch less television? Published: May 27, 2009
  10. Why are there so many commercials during kid’s television programming? Published: May 27, 2009
  11. How can I regulate my child’s television watching? Published: May 27, 2009
  12. 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
  13. How much time each day do children under age six spend viewing screen media? Published: May 27, 2009
  14. Is it important for adults to limit the amount of TV we watch? Published: May 27, 2009
  15. How much physical activity should my preschooler get each day? Published: May 27, 2009
  16. What is the difference if my child spends two hours watching television versus two hours playing outside? Published: May 27, 2009
  17. Why do men lose weight more easily than women? Published: May 27, 2009
  18. What are some ways my family can be more physically active? Published: January 27, 2009
  19. How much physical activity is needed for an adult to lose weight? Published: January 27, 2009
  20. Approximately how much money is spent each year marketing food products to children? Published: January 27, 2009
  21. 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
  22. I am trying to become more active, but exercise makes me tired. What can I do? Published: January 27, 2009
  23. How can I keep active when I travel for my job? Published: January 27, 2009
  24. What advertising techniques are typically used to communicate a message? Published: January 27, 2009
  25. What are things our family can do together if we don't watch television? Published: January 27, 2009
  26. Is it better to exercise in the morning or at night? Published: January 27, 2009
  27. Can I lose weight if I don't exercise? Published: January 27, 2009
  28. I don't like to exercise when it is hot, and I can't afford to go to the gym. How can I be more active inside my home? Published: January 27, 2009
  29. Is it O.K. for my child to watch television as long as it is children’s programming? Published: January 27, 2009
  30. Do energy drinks like Red Bull really give me energy? Published: January 27, 2009

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