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Tag Archives: childhood overweight
Experts concerned about growing number of youth with type 2 diabetes
In a past blog I told you that “Type 2 diabetes (is) appearing more often in kids.” Now that story is worsening.
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, diabetes prevention, diabetes risk, pediatric obesity, pediatric overweight, preventing diabetes, type 2 diabetes
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Life expectancy has fallen in hundreds of US counties
In my 2005 book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, I published this the then shocking statement, “If we don’t get a handle on (childhood obesity), this generation of kids coming up will have a … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, life expectancy, Obesity, overweight, pediatric obesity, pediatric overweight, preventing obesity
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Burning the midnight oil may lead to weight gain
‘Night owls’ take in an average of 248 more calories per day, a recent study found. As such, folks who consistently stay up late may be putting themselves at higher odds for weight gain and obesity.
Posted in Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, lack of sleep, Obesity, overweight, pediatric obesity, pediatric overweight, preventing obesity, sleep, sleep and health
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Kids who sleep less gain more weight
If kids get fewer hours of sleep, they may start packing on the pounds, researchers say in a new study. In fact, each additional hour of sleep per night was associated with a 63% reduction in body mass index (BMI) for … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood overweight, lack of sleep, overweight, pediatric overweight, sleep, sleep and health
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Family meals reduce risk of children being overweight
The CNN “Eatocracy” blog reports, “A study in the journal Pediatrics finds that children and adolescents who share meals with their families at least three times per week are less likely to be overweight, eat unhealthy foods or be at risk … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Marriage and Family Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood overweight, family health, family meals, overweight, pediatric overweight
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Many overweight mothers, children underestimate their actual weight
If parents falsely think that their children are normal weight, when in fact they are overweight or obese, then they are unlikely to do anything to correct the situation. Now there are some data that show parents how bad the … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, pediatric obesity, pediatric overweight, preventing obesity, SuperSized Kids
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Type 2 diabetes appearing more often in kids
In my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, I warn that the childhood obesity epidemic was leading to dramatic increases in the number of kids with diabetes and cardiovascular disease and could shorten their … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, pediatric obesity, pediatric overweight, preventing diabetes, type 2 diabetes
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Younger children with regular sleep schedules less likely to be obese, research suggests
If you hate enforcing bedtime with your kids, here’s another good reason why you should. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that younger children who get more regular sleep are less likely to be obese.
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Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, lack of sleep, Obesity, overweight, pediatric obesity, pediatric overweight, preventing obesity, sleep and children, sleep and health, SuperSized Kids
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Insufficient, irregular sleep associated with childhood obesity
In my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, I made the then startling claim that childhood obesity was associated with a lack of sleep. And, in a clinical study, we showed that families who make … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, lack of sleep, Obesity, overweight, pediatric obesity, pediatric overweight, preventing obesity, sleep, sleep and children, sleep and health
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First Lady, Wal-Mart to fight childhood obesity
Here’s a shout out to Mrs. Obama. News reports say that the First Lady and Wal-Mart have forged an agreement geared at preventing childhood obesity. Media sources generally characterized the move as a victory for Mrs. Obama’s signature campaign and … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged child nutrition, childhood obesity, childhood overweight, nutrition, Nutritional Health, Obesity, pediatric obesity, pediatric overweight, preventing obesity, SuperSized Kids
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Fast-food restaurants target U.S. kids, study shows
Fast-food restaurants are stepping up efforts to market themselves and unhealthy food products to children and toddlers with television ads, websites, and even their own menus, researchers have found. They’re saying efforts by the industry to regulate itself have failed and … Continue reading
Overweight Children Are Affected More By Stress
American kids are really stressed out — not least of all overweight and obese kids, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association. The report found that children who are overweight or obese feel particularly stressed, more so … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged anxiety, childhood obesity, childhood overweight, depression, pediatric obesity, sleep and children, stress
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Adolescent obesity associated with risk of severe obesity in adulthood
Like many physicians who care for children and teens, I’m acutely aware of and concerned about the epidemic, the tsunami, of childhood overweight and obesity. Because of that, I headed a research project at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida, that … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, Obesity, overweight, pediatric obesity, preventing obesity
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Letter from Professor about the Family Physician Academy and Coke
In a past blog of mine (Partnership Between Family Physicians and Coca-Cola Poses Ethical Problem) I wrote, “What does my national academy of family physicians, the AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians), and Coca-Cola have in common? The common sense … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, Obesity, overweight, pediatric obesity, soft drinks, sweet drinks, weight loss
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Should some kids take fish oil supplements?
This last April I blogged on the topic, “Should Kids take Fish Oil Supplements?” and concluded, “… most kids don’t need fish oil supplements.” However, for overweight teens with high blood pressure, there may be a different story. Should Kids … Continue reading
Horror Show = Movie Popcorn = 3 Burgers + 12 Pats of Butter
According to a report from Fox News, “The food at movie theaters is scarier than ‘Nightmare on Elm Street,’ a frightening new study reveals.” The double-features of artery-clogging tubs of fatty-fried popcorn and sugary, super-sized drinks — not to mention … Continue reading
Posted in Nutritional Health
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, Obesity, overweight, pediatric obesity, popcorn
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Partnership Between Family Physicians and Coca-Cola Poses Ethical Problem
What does my national academy of family physicians, the AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) and Coca-Cola have in common? The common sense answer should be, “Nothing.” The actual answer is, “$500,000.” Ouch! Here’s the story and an opinion about … Continue reading
Kids’ cereals: 85% more sugar, 65% less fiber than adults’
USA TODAY A new study confirms what savvy consumers have long suspected: Most breakfast cereals advertised to kids are chockfull of sugar and low on fiber. In fact, cereals marketed to kids have 85% more sugar, 65% less fiber and … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged cereal, cereals, childhood obesity, childhood overweight, healthy breakfast, Obesity, pediatric obesity, sugar
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Doctors can help parents help their overweight kids lose weight
Many parents don’t have enough self-confidence to implement and enforce changes in their child’s behavior that will reduce the child’s risk of obesity, researchers from Harvard Medical School in Boston have found. However, the researchers also found that having the child’s … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Marriage and Family Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, pediatric obesity
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Replacing Sugared Beverages With Water Helps Kids Cut Calories and Weight
Want to help your kids keep the weight off? Just give them water instead of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks, researchers advised this week. More Information:
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, overweight, pediatric obesity, soda, sugar
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Your child’s lack of sleep is linked to their risk of obesity
When I published in my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, and on my SuperSized Kids Website, it shocked many parents to learn that helping their kids consistently get a good night’s sleep helps … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, lack of sleep, pediatric obesity, sleep, sleep and health
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Study backs up Dr. Walt’s recommendations: No harm seen in telling parent child is overweight
Reuters Health is reporting that most parents find it acceptable to be told about their child’s weight status, and the feedback has “minimal” adverse effects for most families, according to researchers from the UK. My Take?
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, childhood overweight, Florida Hospital, pediatric obesity, SuperSized Kids
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Study Backs Up Dr. Walt’s Recommendations for Overweight Kids
Reuters Health is reporting a new study suggesting that children who regularly exercise and limit their time in front of the TV and computer are much less likely to be overweight or obese. My Take?
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Parenting
Tagged childhood exercise, childhood obesity, childhood overweight, SuperSized Kids, TV, TV and children, TV and health, TV and teens
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