Jun 23, 2017
CBC News – Manali Shah
“The more active you are, the more active your kids will be, thereby reducing their chances of becoming overweight or obese and developing related health conditions. New research published Wednesday by Statistics Canada shows that a child’s level of physical activity rises by five to 10 minutes for every 20-minute increase in the physical activity of a parent. It’s the first time the connection has been measured between parents’ physical activity and their children’s, StatsCan said.” (more)
Jun 22, 2017
The Hindustan Times – Manali Shah
“So, should you salt a child’s food? Yes, Gupta says, but in moderation. The recommended intake for children is two grams a day for age one to three, three grams a day for age four to six, five grams a day for age seven to 10, and six grams a day for age 11 and above. “Unhealthy eating patterns and excessive consumption of street grub, junk food, processed articles like papad, pickles, bread and bakery items, and maida products such as instant noodles and pasta, frequently cause their salt intake to exceed the prescribed limit,” she says.” (more)
Jun 22, 2017
Medical X-Press – Emma Mead, Karen Rees, Lena Al-Khudairy And Louisa Ells
“An increasing number of children and adolescents across the world are too heavy for their age, height and sex. Fortunately, new evidence reveals that there are proven, effective ways to tackle overweight and obesity in the young. Two reviews, published today, show that combinations of diet, exercise and behavioural change produce small but important reductions in measures of body mass in school-aged children and adolescents.”(more)
Jun 21, 2017
The Los Angeles Times – Karen Kaplan
“With obesity still rising among certain groups of kids, a government panel is renewing its advice that all children and adolescents ages 6 to 18 be screened for obesity. Screening is just the first step. Kids who are obese should then be referred to treatment programs that use a variety of approaches to change their behavior and help them slim down. The recommendations were issued Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a group of experts appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The task force’s advice influences healthcare providers and the coverage offered by health insurers.”(more)
Jun 21, 2017
The UK Daily Mail – Ben Spencer
“Children with hands-on fathers are a third less likely to become obese, research shows. Men can have a significant impact on the health of their child simply by playing an active role in their upbringing, the findings suggest. Experts said if fathers are involved, mothers are less stressed – which in turn improves children’s wellbeing and diet. Fathers also have a unique impact as they are more likely to engage in active play with their child, meaning they do more physical exercise and get outside more.”(more)
