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Explains teens' vulnerabilities to dating abuse, and describes tell-tale behaviors of teen abusers and teen victims. Addresses parents' role in recognizing associated warning signs. Provides guidelines to parents for communicating with teens to support healthy relationships and for monitoring teens' behavior to ensure their safety.
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Covers statistics of obesity in the U.S. Examines environmental changes that have resulted in increased food availability and decreased opportunities for physical activity. Covers the possible roles of individual responsibility, schools, communities, local governments, and commercial corporations in promoting healthy food choices and active lifestyles.
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To compensate for a shortage of liquid Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate) for children in pharmacies, provides instruction on how to make a Tamiflu® suspension, or liquid mixture that incorporates capsules' contents, at home. Provides referrals to CDC's online flu resources.
14) A Time to Act
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Deaths from fires and burns are one of the most common causes of accidental deaths in the United States. With the installation and regular testing of smoke alarms, and having a fire escape plan, the risk of these deaths can be greatly reduced.
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This animated version of a children's story encourages Native American children to select a variety of fruits and vegetables from the garden to eat daily. Suggests substitutions of healthy foods for less-healthy foods in order to increase health and prevent disease.
18) Tricky treats
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This animated version of a children's story teaches Native American children to distinguish between "everyday" and "sometimes" snacks to increase health and to prevent disease, especially diabetes.