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| Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP |
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Pediatrician and featured health expert on CNN’s Health Minute, the Nancy Grace Show, and the Discovery Health Channel |
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Editor-in-chief of the American Academy of Pediatrics' book, Baby and Child Health |
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Co-author of award-winning Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality |
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Co-author of Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood Armed with Insight, Humor and a Bottle of Ketchup |
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| "It’s important to begin healthy habits early in life. Teaching your child to have a balanced diet, good hydration and adequate exercise can have lasting effects into adulthood." |
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| Articles by Dr. Shu |
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| Fluid Facts |
| You’ve probably seen the food pyramid and know that there are guidelines for how much of each food group your child needs, but do you know how much fluid your child should be getting on a daily basis? |
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| The Sweet Lowdown on Sugary Beverages |
| They taste good, they often come in easy-to-carry containers, and kids love them. But sweetened beverages aren’t always a healthy option. |
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| Credentials |
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Undergraduate Degree from the University of Virginia |
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Medical Degree from the Medical College of Virginia |
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Pediatric Residency at the University of California in San Francisco |
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Chief Resident in Pediatrics at the University of California in San Francisco |
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Board Certified in Pediatrics, 1996 |
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| Personal Profile |
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Married and proud mother of a 6-year-old son |
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Native of Virginia Beach, VA |
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Currently lives and practices pediatrics in Atlanta, GA |
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Enjoys music, movies, skiing and Sudoku |
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