CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE
Presented by the TexCare Partnership
60 Second Radio Feature   MP3

"Don't Overfeed Your Baby”
FOR AIR WEEK OF March 3, 2003

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the US, but you can help protect your baby now.

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt and this Children’s Health Minute is presented by TexCare Partnership -- connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

A new British study finds babies who gain weight too fast in the first years of life can become obese later in life, putting them at risk for early heart disease. Babies who had gained the most weight during the first four months of life were more likely to become obese as adults and develop high blood pressure, major risk factors for heart disease.

To avoid this problem, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing solid foods slowly at the beginning of a meal, and then, just one or two teaspoons. Parents should also take their children to the pediatrician regularly to have their weight and height checked.

This is Dr. John Hellerstedt, reminding you that no child should be without health insurance Call TexCare Partnership at 1-800-647-6558 to apply.

And join me next time for The Children’s Health Minute.