Central Daily – Jennifer Seidenberg
“The end of the school year changes the daily routine for most families. For some children, that means more time spent playing outdoors, getting lots of exercise. For others, increased TV time and greater access to unhealthy snacks can allow obesity to sneak in over the summer. Families can take easy steps to prevent obesity this summer, and all year long.”(more)
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
“Two interventions that link clinical care with community resources helped improve key health measures in children with overweight or obesity at the outset of the study. As reported in JAMA Pediatrics, both programs – developed by investigators at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a practice of Atrius Health – not only improved body mass index (BMI) in participants but also increased parents’ sense that they had the information and resources to address their child’s weight problem.”(more)
Men’s Journal – Justine Lorelle LoMonaco
“It’s a fine line between raising a kid who likes to move and being one of those dads screaming his head off on the sidelines of a Little League game. But with adolescent obesity rates quadrupling in the last 30 years (and numbers continuing to rise), you could be the difference in your child’s health. Here’s what the pros recommend to raise a kid who enjoys fitness.”(more)
The Guardian – Denis Campbell
“Pupils who do sport or physical activity during school hours do not see their learning or exam results suffer, experts say. Even one session of an activity that raises children’s heart rate is good for both their brain and their education, according to a panel of 24 specialists in exercise from eight countries, including Britain. “Time taken away from academic lessons in favour of physical activity has been shown to not come at the expense of scholastic performance in children and youth,” they say.”(more)
Philly Magazine – Staff Writer
“The car is packed and the kids are ready for summer vacation to officially begin. It’s nearly time for another action-packed season of family road trips, outdoor adventures, and long days on the beach. Luckily, with some help from Dorie Obertello, RD, LDN from the Department of Clinical Nutrition at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children we’ve sourced a few healthy snacks and tips to guide long car rides or days at the shore. Follow these dietitian-approved rules of thumb and your cooler will be stocked with healthy essentials for a nutritious vacation!”(more)