Brentwood mum criticises test labelling one twin son overweight
A hairdresser says she was shocked to be asked whether one of her sons needs dietary help. Source link
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Half of world on track to be overweight by 2035
Prof Baur said the trend was “particularly worrying”, adding that “governments and policymakers around the world need to do all they can to avoid passing health, social, and economic costs on to the younger generation” by assessing “the systems and root factors” that contribute to obesity. Source link
Well Being: Who suffers from weak bones?
By Dr Yash Gulati Osteoporosis is believed to be a disease of the aged. How big a myth is this?It is a common problem for people above the age of 50 years. The risk of getting the disease increases as the person gets older because bone mass is lost faster than it is created. These … Read more
Safe Weight Loss for Overweight Kids
SOURCES: Tamara Melton, MS, RDN, LD, program director and clinical instructor, Georgia State University. American Heart Association: “Overweight in Children.” Hammons, A. Pediatrics, June 2011. Boutelle, K. Obesity, July 2012. CDC: “Tips for Parents – Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight.” Lutes, L. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, June 2008. National Institute of Diabetes … Read more
How to Get Any Kid to Exercise
Maybe your child hates sports, or gets more excited about video games than the kickball field. Or maybe they feel too out of shape to keep up with other kids their age. Whatever the reason, it can be tough to motivate a kid to exercise when they just aren’t interested. You know that nagging doesn’t … Read more
BMI, Waist Size, and Other Ways to See if You’re Overweight
You’ve probably heard the term BMI (body mass index). It’s based on your height and weight, and it’s widely used to determine if you’re in a healthy weight range. But as it turns out, BMI alone may not be the best way to size up your shape. Taking a Closer Look at BMI Calculated from … Read more
In 16 States, 35% or More Residents Now Obese
THURSDAY, Sept. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — America’s waistline keeps widening. On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35% of their residents who are obese, a number that’s nearly doubled since 2018. The CDC’s 2020 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps now show that … Read more
Can Overweight Docs Really Give Credible Weight Loss Advice?
July 7, 2021 — Kevin Gendreau, MD, a weight loss doctor at Southcoast Health in Fall River, MA, lets patients know that he was once obese. He says this knowledge inspires and motivates them to lose weight. After dropping 125 pounds over 18 months, “I can relate to their binges, hardships, and plateaus on … Read more
Begin Diabetes Screening at 35 if Obese, Overweight
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Screening for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight or obese should start at age 35 instead of 40, an expert panel now says. Such screening should continue until age 70, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent, … Read more
Your Prepregnancy Weight Matters
The weight you carry into your pregnancy matters even more than how much you put on during it, according to research. Source link