Aug 26, 2019
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Up to 46% of adolescents in the United States report feeling dissatisfied with their bodies, which can lead to eating disorders, obesity, poor mental health and other serious problems. A study involving University of Minnesota School of Public Health data and researchers found evidence body dissatisfaction begins before adolescence and remains constant at least until age 30. Their findings were recently published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-08-body-dissatisfaction-adolescence-constant-adulthood.html
Aug 26, 2019
The Conversation – Hilba Jebelle and Tracy Burrows
Over the last week, a weight loss app targeted at children and teenagers aged 8-17 has sparked concern among health professionals and parents around the world. More than 90,000 people have signed an online petition calling for withdrawal of an app called Kurbo.
https://theconversation.com/a-weight-loss-app-may-be-a-risky-way-to-address-obesity-in-children-122129
Aug 25, 2019
NPR – Susie Nelson
According to Marlene Schwartz, a psychologist and the director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, a child’s immediate family can be a common source of fat-shaming, or commenting negatively on their weight. “I think sometimes parents misguidedly think that if they tease the child, that it will motivate them to try harder to lose weight,” she says. “But there’s virtually no evidence that that works. And in fact, there’s evidence that it causes harm.”
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/08/25/753446490/praise-dont-tease-and-other-tips-to-help-kids-with-their-weight
Aug 25, 2019
Moms – Mandi Em
Mealtimes can be a painful struggle when your children are young. There are few other times of the day that can be as frustrating as dinnertime. Although it can be tempting to throw in the towel when it comes to eating dinner with your kids, there is actually a lot of value to be had in teaching your kids to engage in dinner as a family from an early age.
https://www.moms.com/why-to-teach-your-kids-to-eat-at-the-table-early-on-answered/
Aug 24, 2019
The U.S. News and World Report – Raychelle Cassada Lohmann
For many youth, the beginning of a new school year is an exciting time, even as they may lament the end of summer break. For some, however, this transition is a source of much anxiety. Over the years, the number of youth struggling with anxiety has increased, and this goes well beyond periodic worries that everyone experiences sometimes. Today, about 1 in 20 kids have an anxiety disorder.
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/helping-your-anxious-child-ease-back-into-school
