Aug 4, 2017
WWL 4 – Meg Farris
The Georgia public school form checked the nutrition box indicating a five-year-old’s body mass index was too high. A letter required the parents to get a nutrition evaluation from a pediatrician, along with proof before their daughter came to school. A nationally recognized child exercise and obesity expert says schools should never be the food police. “This is something that needs to happen in a clinic visit. The schools should never be in charge of determining whether or not a child needs help with their nutrition,” explained Dr. Melinda Sothern, a professor and researcher at LSU Health Sciences Center in the School of Public Health. (more)
Aug 3, 2017
The Statesman – Deepa Gupta
“Is your child suffering from the problem of obesity? Are you struggling to control your child’s diet? Fret not, some food can help treat the problem effectively. Unhealthy eating patterns result in obesity in most kids. However, let a healthcare professional decide whether your child is obese, and know all about diet care and nutritional food plan for obesity. (more)
Aug 3, 2017
Huffington Post – Helen Schoeb
“As a parent, your main concern will be to ensure that your child is happy and healthy and being regularly active plays a very important role in this. However, maintaining an active lifestyle for your child can be extremely difficult – especially if they’re not naturally an exercise-lover. By nature, some kids just aren’t into sports. There’s usually nothing wrong with a child who’d prefer to sit-out of their school’s annual sports day but if they’re spending the majority of their time indoors watching TV or playing on tablets, then it could cause serious health issues. (more)
Aug 2, 2017
9 News – Staci B. Lupberger
“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. Today, one in five children, ages 6-19, are obese. There are many factors contributing to childhood obesity: genetics, metabolism, eating and physical activity behaviors, environmental factors and social and individual psychology. (more)
Aug 2, 2017
Science Daily – Staff Writer
“Most toddlers go through bouts of picky eating, but infants with more inhibited personalities are more likely to turn up their nose at new foods, according to researchers. In a study, researchers observed how infants responded to new foods and new toys throughout their first 18 months. The study found that infants who were wary of new toys also tended to be less accepting of new foods, suggesting early food attitudes stem from personality. (more)
