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Dr. Jennifer McBride, M.D.
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Dr. Jennifer McBride is a pediatrician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. McBride is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. McBride diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. McBride can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. Jennifer McBride, M.D.
- Kansas City, MO
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How do I keep my son on a healthy diet during lockdown?
12-year-old boys are starting or amid puberty, which really increases their metabolism and therefor a voracious appetite. The pandemic has caused decreased activity in our school READ MORE
12-year-old boys are starting or amid puberty, which really increases their metabolism and therefor a voracious appetite. The pandemic has caused decreased activity in our school children do to virtual learning and less access to public areas to exercise (team sports, parks, gyms, etc) leading to decrease calories being burned. The big key is to stock the kitchen with healthy options for your son to eat- like easy to eat fruits and vegetables (carrot sticks, cut up cucumbers, apples, cuties, grapes) along with high protein snacks (tuna packets, nuts, whole grain cereals, cheese, yogurt, granola bars, etc). Keeping a routine for meals is also helpful. Make sure they have time for breakfast, so they can start school with the ability to focus. It has been shown that family meals ate around a table decrease the risk of depression and anxiety in children. Avoid easy access to sodas and juices.
