Jul 11, 2017
The U.S. News and World Report – Regina Boyle Wheeler
“Children need between 35 and 60 minutes of exercise every day to stay lean and healthy, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. But moving them off the couch can be as hard as getting them to eat their vegetables. Part of the problem is that kids spend too much time with the TV, computers, cell phones, and video game consoles. On average, American kids are in front of screens for a whopping seven-and-a-half hours a day.” (more)
Jul 11, 2017
Net Doctor – Jenny Cook
“Holiday season is upon us and, with the six-week school break looming, it’s likely that parents up and down the country are racking their brains for ways to keep their children occupied over the coming months. Well – whatever you end up doing – it’s important to keep your child’s fitness in mind, as new research has shown children to lose most of the fitness they gain from PE lessons and gym classes during inactive summer holidays.” (more)
Jul 10, 2017
The North Shore Times – Felicity Reid
“Childhood obesity is a growing problem in New Zealand, but a Massey University study aims to help early childhood teachers initiate change. Almost one third of Kiwi children aged up to 17 will be obese or overweight by the year 2025, according to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). Jeanette Rapson is studying her master’s in dietetics at Massey’s Auckland campus and is collecting information from early childhood education (ECE) centres around New Zealand to find out what teachers and staff know about nutrition and physical activity for 2 to 5-year-olds.” (more)
Jul 10, 2017
The Courier Post – Rowan Medicine
“School’s out and it’s time for kids to spend the next two months on a well-deserved break from the hectic combination of schoolwork, sports, clubs, music lessons and volunteer commitments. Until school bells ring again in September, they can just relax and enjoy the downtime that summer typically offers. Not so fast, says Dr. Tyree Winters, a Rowan Medicine pediatrician and specialist in weight management for children and adolescents.” (more)
Jul 9, 2017
Star 2 – Staff Writer
“With obesity still rising among certain groups of children, a US government panel is renewing its advice that all children and adolescents ages six to 18 be screened for obesity. Screening is just the first step. Kids who are obese should then be referred to treatment programmes that use a variety of approaches to change their behaviour and help them slim down. The recommendations were issued recently by the US 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)
