Helping Your Overweight Child
by adminAt 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 the physical advantages of good health, and does not consider appearance issues. Discussing cosmetic issues with a child can lead to problems with self confidence and also possibly eating disorders. Tell a child that vegetables will help them grow strong rather than lose weight.
Exercise, of course, is an important part of keeping a lean and healthy physique. Try and include your child in any physical activities you may do, and try and encourage some time away from TV and video games. Joining a club in the new year is a great idea, be it swimming, hiking, or whatever sport you prefer.
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November 14th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
I thought you’d be interested in a unique product that is being launched in January 2008 by a New York City company to fight childhood obesity. As you are aware obesity in children is a huge issue in New York City. According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, nearly half of New York City elementary school children are not at a healthy weight and one in five kindergarten children is obese.
Elmhurst Dairy, the only milk processing facility in New York City, is introducing an innovative concept called ELMoo™ to promote low fat and no fat milk to kids in a fun way. Kids are very attracted to the adorable cow-shaped bottle that comes with stickers and games as well as an associated interactive website. The parents will prefer ELMoo™ milk because
• the fun aspect will encourage their children to drink healthier milk,
• it stays fresh longer because it will be processed with a special clarifier technology,
• the opaque white bottle shields the milk from light which protects the vitamins and
• the kidvenient 3 quart size has an easy pour design and fits in the side door of the refrigerator.
If anyone is interested in the ELMoo TM concept and the fight against child obesity , please contact lmorman@elmhurstdairy.com.