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Dieting at a Young Age Can Lead to Obesity, Alcohol Abuse, and Eating Disorders September 8, 2014

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The younger a girl starts to diet, the more likely she is to have an eating disorder, to be obese or overweight, or to have problems with alcohol abuse.
Parents should avoid using diets as a way to help their children manage their weight.
Parents should instead focus on helping their daughters foster a positive body image and teaching them how to make healthy choices.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged alcohol, clean eating, middle childhood, obesity, teens, tweens, weight management

How Much Should My Child Be Eating? September 9, 2013

Article at a Glance Remember that it is your job to provide healthy food and your child’s job to decide how much to eat. Children’s appetites can vary widely from day to day and from child to child. Setting predictable routines and consistently offering healthy choices will help make sure your child gets the nutrients … Continue reading “How Much Should My Child Be Eating?”

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged early childhood, nutrition, obesity, weight management

Healthy Ways to Help Overweight Teens January 21, 2013

Article at a Glance Pressuring a teen to lose weight can damage family relationships. Help your children develop healthy habits by leading with love and showing a good example. Regardless of weight, help your children develop healthy attitudes about their self worth. It is easy to see why parents worry about their overweight teens. Bullying, … Continue reading “Healthy Ways to Help Overweight Teens”

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged obesity, teens, weight management

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