Fish that are especially rich in the beneficial oils known as omega-3 fatty acids include mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, cod liver, whale blubber, and seal blubber. Two of the most important omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Home > National Health Observances > September: Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. American College of Sports Medicine. One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. ChicagoâPrevent Blindness America (PBA) has declared August as Childrenâs Eye Health and Safety Month in an effort to educate parents on the importance of healthy vision for their children. The association also offers signs and behaviors parents can look for to see whether their children may have vision problems.