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Raise a Healthy Kid in a Supersize World
One-third of all kids -- including 24 percent of 2- to 4-year-olds -- are now overweight or obese, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In an age when the most common vegetable eaten by toddlers is a french fry, experts say that the way we are feeding our children is laying the groundwork for a lifetime of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health problems. It's frustrating that many of the factors contributing to the obesity epidemic -- from huge restaurant portions to vanishing phys ed classes -- seem to be out of our control. Fortunately, research has revealed these simple ways to help prevent kids from putting on too many pounds.
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1/28/2012 04:12:41 ?? Report AbuseIt's especially tricky because the amount of exercise kids get doesn't necessary affect how much they weigh. I think encouraging healthy food choices for your kids - and most importantly, for YOURSELF! - is key. Kids pick up the habits of their parents, so you have to stay healthy and show how you enjoy doing that, yourself. Here's an article about kids' exercise: http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids/art2984.html
8/5/2010 09:10:56 ?? Report AbuseUnderstand the source of the problems, instead of continuing the same way, and adding medicine to your diet. What are these kids really eating? McDonalds? Well they must have learned that from their parents, like they learn everything else. Lets put emphasis on Nuts and Berries, and real natural foods, not name brands. That'll be a good start. http://www.grassapplekids.com/A13-read-books.html
8/2/2010 03:45:30 ?? Report AbuseContinued: it might not be their fault at all. Thank you for taking the time to read my really long comment. Frustrated Mother. Common issues with PWS: Weight challenge and Behavior issues Developmental concerns: Motor skills, Oral Motor skills and speech, Cognition, Growth, Sexual Development Other issues: If your child isn't controlled he/she can eat themselves to death (until their stomach bursts open) For more information on PWS go to www.pwsausa.org
5/25/2010 09:25:56 ?? Report AbuseContinued: get her syndrome manageable on our own and teach her how to deal with it on her own. From the day we found out she was Special Needs I quit my job and was a stay at home mom for 2 yrs with her to take her to all her apps. (Physical & Occupational therapy, dietician, regular pediatrician, endocrinologist, neurologist and now speech therapist). So even though there is some good advice about manageing weight it doesn't always help. And the next time you see an obese person just remember
5/25/2010 09:15:39 ?? Report Abuse