Battling Childhood Obesity
By Joy Kain, MD Over the past two decades, childhood obesity has skyrocketed—nearly doubling in children and tripling in adolescents. Child specialists now fear the current generation of children might live shorter lifespans than their parents due to the long-term effects of this growing problem. Obesity can lead to chronic disease in adults and adolescents, […]
Childhood eating habits: Are you setting the right example?
Childhood obesity has become one of America’s most serious health problems. Only 2% of school-aged children meet recommendations for all food groups. While children receive nutrition information from a variety of sources, parents can play a vital role in teaching proper eating and nutrition habits. Research has shown greater intake of fruits, vegetables and milk […]