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BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight....more

Acne Quiz

Learn about acne with this multiple-choice quiz. You'll learn, for example, which factors promote blackheads....more

Child Development Quiz

Answer this one: When riding in a motor vehicle, how tall should a child be to sit in a regular seat and use an adult seat belt instead of a being strapped into a car safety seat or booster seat?...more

Cycling Quiz

You’ve been vowing to get more exercise, so why not pump up the tires and head out on your bike? Better yet, get the family out with you, and everyone benefits....more

Disease Prevention Quiz

Answer this one: Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children? Learn the answer to this and other prevention questions by taking this multiple choice quiz....more

Doctor-Patient Communication Quiz

Your doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. This true-false quiz will help you prepare for your next visit....more

Medicine Interaction Quiz

True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?...more

Fire Prevention Quiz

True or false: What percentage of people have a fire escape plan for their home? Learn the answers to important fire prevention questions by taking this quiz....more

Growth Plate Quiz

True or false: The growth plate most often fractured is in the ankle? Learn the answers to important questions about the growth plate by taking this quiz....more

Halloween Safety Quiz

Halloween can be full of fun and excitement for youngsters, but it’s also a time for trick-or-treaters to be careful. Take this quiz to learn more about this popular holiday and how to make sure your family’s celebration is safe this year....more

Head Lice Quiz

True or false: Head lice travel from one person's head to another's by jumping. Check out this and other answers to true-false questions about head lice....more

Healthy Snacks Quiz

Don’t feel guilty about snacking! Eating small, frequent meals can help you control your weight and stay fueled throughout the day. Just make sure your snacks—and those you serve your kids—are nutritious....more

Household Poisons Quiz

Hair spray, antifreeze, house paint. These and other common items found in any home are useful products when used correctly. In the wrong hands, however, they can be deadly....more

Infant Vaccine Quiz

A pregnant woman passes antibodies to her unborn baby through the placenta to protect against certain diseases. How long does this natural immunity last?...more

Inhalant Abuse Quiz

A surprisingly large number of American teenagers experiment with intoxicating inhalants, resulting in an untold number of deaths. Find out more about inhalant abuse by taking this quiz. ...more

Juvenile Arthritis Quiz

Arthritis is usually thought of as a disease that occurs later in life, but one child in every thousand develops a juvenile form of this illness. Take this quiz to learn more....more

Lead Safety Quiz

True or false: The most serious effects of lead exposure in children are vomiting and weight loss? Learn the answer by taking the Lead Safety Quiz....more

Pinworms Quiz

Where are pinworms primarily found in the body? Get the answer to this and other questions concerning pinworms when you complete the multiple choice quiz....more

Poisonous Houseplants Quiz

Houseplants help keep your indoor air clean, make a dramatic statement in your interior design, and provide a sense of well-being around the house. But some plants can poison children or pets....more

Poison Prevention Quiz

Poisons can be solids, liquids, sprays, or gases. Learn more about accidental poisonings by taking this quiz....more

Reye Syndrome Quiz

Answer this one: Which part of the body is affected the most by Reye syndrome? Learn about Reye syndrome by taking this quiz....more

Sports Eye Safety Quiz

You have your kneepads and your helmet. Or your faceguard and your gloves. Before you walk onto the playing field, don’t forget to protect your eyes....more

Teen Health Quiz

Take this multiple-choice quiz to answer your questions about teen health. Example: Routine physical examinations should be done how often during the teen years?...more

Toilet Training Quiz

Answer this one: Which behaviors indicate that your child may be ready to learn to use the toilet? Learn the answer to this and other questions by taking this multiple choice quiz....more

Tonsils and Adenoids Quiz

Answer this one: Tonsils are located on the back of the throat. Where are the adenoids located? Take the multiple choice quiz....more

Water Safety Quiz

Hundreds of people drown each year in the U.S., including those who die in boating accidents and in swimming pools. Summertime is a prime time for water-related injuries....more

Prescription Medicine Abuse Quiz

Prescription medications can successfully and safely treat mental and physical illnesses. But some medications can be addictive and many can be abused. Being aware of these potential harms can help you prevent them....more

Kids and Swimming Safety Quiz

When the weather warms up, you may start to think about taking your kids to the pool or beach. How's your swimming safety knowledge?...more