Tuesday, May 29, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "childhood obesity"

Jason Chiero, CPT

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Tips to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

For those of you who follow my shared post regularly, or are a subscriber to my post, you are aware that I am currently writing a series on obesity and movement.  This is my second post in that series.  My goal is to help those who suffer from obesity and immobility to be able to move more, become more active and ultimately participate... Read moreChevron
posted 03/03/2010, comments (0)|
The HealthGal

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Shared Healthy Habits Keep the Whole Family Healthy

The New York Times had an interesting article last week under the Patient Money/Personal Business section.  It discussed the reality that when a child or children in the family are overweight (not the whole family, just specific individuals), the whole family still has to engage in change.  Why did this topic find its way to the business... Read moreChevron
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Michelle Obama's Plan to End Childhood Obesity

Michelle Obama has launched the Let's Move campaign to deal with the national health crisis, childhood obesity.  Her organic garden at the White House was a first step. Getting urban kids who are typically raised on fried food, tasty stuff, to plant, grow, harvest, clean and cook these freshly grown fruits and vegetables.  She is... Read moreChevron
Jason Chiero, CPT

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Obesity Can Hinder Weight Loss Efforts: Mobility Issues

I want to say up front that this will not be another article directed at people who struggle with weight loss telling you to simply eat less or move more.  Even though it is a fact that anyone can lose weight by burning more calories than they take, it is not always that simple for individuals who are overweight or obese.  For someone... Read moreChevron
posted 02/18/2010, comments (0)|
The HealthGal

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Changing the Eating Habits of Your Family

So what help is available to you if you are willing to recognize an obesity issue in the family?   First it is important to face the facts.  Does your child know his numbers - height and weight, BMI, waist measurement, blood pressure, and blood work including diabetes, cholesterol screening.  Are their physical signs like a... Read moreChevron
posted 02/17/2010, comments (0)|