Mar 19, 2018
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Children with obesity may be more impulsive than those with normal weight, but during family-based behavioral treatment (FBT), the more impulsive of children with obesity may lose more weight, a new study suggests. The results of the study will be presented in a poster on Sunday, March 18, at ENDO 2018, the 100th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in Chicago, Ill. FBT aims to change parent and child behaviors and is currently the recommended intervention for children with obesity. (more)
Mar 18, 2018
The Sun – Daniel Jones
VITAMIN tablets for children can contain more sugar than a chocolate biscuit, a Sun on Sunday probe reveals. Some popular brands have a quarter of a child’s daily sugar allowance, while others contain more than 40 per cent. (more)
Mar 18, 2018
The Maui News – Chris Sugidono
Snyder is among a growing number of physical education teachers statewide who have changed how middle schools think about physical fitness and wellness by incorporating yoga, dancing and skateboarding. Over the past few years, the longtime teacher added another alternative exercise: the healing technique Reiki. (more)
Mar 17, 2018
Mind Body Green – Staff Writer
When your child is struggling developmentally, it’s natural to feel so frenzied that even the basics are a challenge. Research clearly illustrates how a healthy, veggie-filled diet that’s low in sugar and high in nutrients is crucial not only for development but for improving mood and having more energy. Brain Balance Achievement Center has the tools to make nourishing your child’s development easy. (more)
Mar 17, 2018
The Sun Chronicle – Ed Poirier
“What is the best exercise program for my child?” is the most common question I get asked by parents who are concerned about their children being overweight or at risk of being overweight. It is a good question, but one that I can’t really answer because every child is different. Imagine if there was one exercise program that could alleviate all the youth overweight issues in the country. School gym classes would be pretty simple. Our local recreation departments could put out that one program for young people. The YMCA’s could limit their extensive youth programing catalogs to just one youth exercise program. Okay, now back to reality.” (more)
