Archive for the 'Obesity' Category

Less Salt Equals Less Soda Intake in Kids…

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Scientists at St George’s University of London have found that children who consume less salt have a tendency to drink less fluids in general (and therefore less sugared soft drinks). This also reduced their chances of high blood pressure, obesity and other health related problems later on in their lives.
The study was carried out in [...]

No TV for kids under 3…

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

(United Kingdom): A psychologist told Members of Parliament yesterday that children under 3 years old should not be allowed to watch TV at all as it can adversely affect their linguistic and social development. It could also pose increased health risks such as obesity, ADHD and autism.
Dr A Sigman, a member of the Institute of [...]

Helping Your Overweight Child

Monday, January 1st, 2007

At the start of a New Year our minds often turn to health and weight loss. Helping your overweight child to make changes in their life at this time of year requires a little forethought.
Encouraging your child to eat a more healthy diet and take more exercise should be done in a way that promotes [...]


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