Childhood Obesity | Scottsdale Weight Loss

Motivating Children to Lose Weight

Posted: Jan 17 in Our Blog by

Childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 17 percent of children under the age of 19 are overweight. Motivating a child to lose weight can be challenging. Along with the associated health problems, excess weight can also lead to feelings of low self-esteem. It’s important to stress the benefits of weight loss without making exercise or healthy eating seem like a chore. As a parent, there are things you can do to motivate your child to achieve healthy weight loss in Chandler.

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Keep Kids Healthy Despite School Lunches

Posted: Jan 13 in Our Blog by

It is not an easy job for parents to ensure that their children are consuming healthy meals throughout the day. Most children will eat at least one meal outside of the home each day, most often a school lunch. Many well-meaning parents believe that a school lunch is healthy, thanks to strict USDA guidelines that require meals to feature vegetables and fruit. However, that is unfortunately not the case. Without direct supervision of your child’s meals, it is possible that they are consuming fat and carbohydrates each day at school.

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Uphill Battle for Obese Kids

Posted: Jan 04 in Our Blog by

Obesity can be a result of dealing with life conditions, good or bad, by turning to food. But, what if the person in question is a child, without the self-awareness to understand the external problems that may be leading to obesity? It takes a sensitive and qualified professional to guide children towards understanding and altering their eating and exercise habits.

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Stop Childhood Obesity Early On

Posted: Dec 22 in Our Blog by

In just under 30 years, the number of overweight and obese children in America has tripled, and this number continues to rise. There are many reasons that the number of overweight children in the country is rising, including unhealthy eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle. Even babies under the age of 2 can be overweight, [...]

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Nutrients for Your Child

Posted: Dec 19 in Our Blog by

Every parent wants their children to be healthy and have an optimally functioning body. Few aspects of a child’s life will have a more profound effect on their well-being than their diet. Unfortunately, there are numerous vital nutrients that many children fail to consume in adequate amounts.

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Importance of Discussing Weight with your Child

Posted: Dec 08 in Our Blog by

With a third of the kids in the United States overweight, talking to your youngster about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight is more important than ever. Some parents find it more comfortable to talk to their kids about drugs, abstinence and alcoholism than to talk to them about weight management. Sometimes moms and dads think that if they bring up the topic of weight to their kids, it will trigger self-esteem issues and ultimately lead to eating disorders.

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Childhood Obesity and High Blood Pressure

Posted: Nov 28 in Our Blog by

Hypertension has historically been an issue that affects adults. Complications from high blood pressure can result in serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Early detection through regular physical examinations and preventing the disease by living a healthy lifestyle contribute to lowering and maintaining optimal blood pressure levels. An issue of greater concern is that children are increasingly being diagnosed with hypertension, likely a result of rising rates of obesity among children. Parents and professionals who work with children have recognized this connection between obesity and hypertension, and are beginning to focus on weight loss in Chandler.

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Benefits of a Family Fitness Program

Posted: Nov 25 in Our Blog by

While running has long been a popular exercise for people participating in weight loss plans in Chandler, you might be surprised to find out that more and more kids are lacing up their running shoes and joining mom and dad for a jog. Running is not only an excellent way to achieve weight loss in Chandler; it is also a fun way to build a family bond. Some families will train together for races, and it’s not uncommon to see races with special events just for kids.

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Understanding your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Posted: Jul 26 in Our Blog by

Body Mass Index — also called BMI — is an easy way for health care providers to get a quick, general idea of whether a child’s weight and height are proportionate. Calculating BMI can help determine whether a child is at risk for childhood obesity.

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Fun lunches your child will love

Posted: Jul 05 in Our Blog by

Getting kids to eat healthy foods can be a challenge. Any tool you can add to your arsenal can make a big difference. Bento box lunches are a great way to give your child attractive portions of healthy foods that they will get excited about. Bento boxes are lunch boxes that have a number of compartments in them. You can find some in the Scottsdale area, and even more online.

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