Utah Valley Pediatrics strives to keep parents up to date on the latest health topics and advisories. Our newsletter covers medicine changes and news, pediatric news, seasonal and age specific topics and what’s new at Utah Valley Pediatrics.
Archives
Spring 2008
Vol. 2 Issue 1
Medicine Changes
and News
Allergy Advice Changed for Infants
Pediatric News
Seasonal and Age Specific
What's New
at UVP
Dr. Nielsen is Moving to our Provo Office!
New Electronic Medical Record Will Cause Delays Starting April 14th
Contacts
Kevin Moffitt
Administrator
801-373-8930
Allison Arnold
Manager
801-373-8930
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Nearly one third of children nationwide are overweight and many parents are in denial about their child’s weight problem. Parents may think their child will “grow out of it” or that it’s in their genes. However, parents should take the health risks of being overweight seriously. There are even simple things they can do to help their child be healthier.
Overweight children have a greater tendency to develop Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. Being overweight can also damage their self-esteem and limit the activities they enjoy because their breathing and energy level is affected.
If you have an overweight child, try not to focus on the weight and avoid making negative comments about body types. “Parents should understand that it’s not about weight; it’s about health and function,” says Dr. Jensen of the Provo office. You can help your child improve his health by including more fruits and vegetables in his diet and helping him have at least one hour of active play each day. Try to find fun, active options for your child, such as swimming, biking, sports or playing at the park.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s weight, talk to your pediatrician for advice to help your child make healthy choices.
Additional resources on obesity
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