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Nutrition
Are you worried about childhood obesity and your family's health?
If so, you will find our skilled dietitian has a wealth of knowledge to help you make thoughtful choices, eat better and feel better, and improve your overall health.
Increase your confidence, feel good about your decision making, and feel better physically and mentally.
If so, you will find our skilled dietitian has a wealth of knowledge to help you make thoughtful choices, eat better and feel better, and improve your overall health.
Fact/Statistics on Childhood Overweight/Obesity
- Obesity rates have tripled in the past three decades
- 16% (over 9 million) children ages 6-19 are obese, an amount that has tripled since 1980
- Childhood obesity rates have more than doubled for preschool age children (ages 2-5) and adolescents (ages 12-19), and more than tripled in children ages 6-11
- 15% of children/adolescents are at risk for becoming overweight/obese
- Nearly a third of U.S. children are consuming fast food everyday, which can add up to 6 lbs per year per child
- Overweight children and adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese as adults. If one parent is overweight, then the child is at an 80% risk for being overweight or obese
- For children born in the year 2000, boys and girls are at risk for diabetes and other serious health conditions at a rate of 30% and 40% respectively.
The important thing to remember is this: health can
come at any size, but we cannot ignore the trend of increased levels of
overweight/obesity in children. Nutritious foods and regular exercise
are the foundation of good health.
- family meals
- meals for one
- meals on the go
- satisfying snacks
- diabetes
- hypertension
- high cholesterol
- eating disorders
- bariatric surgery preparation and recovery
- inspiring your to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle
- providing specialized and realistic goals and approaches
- providing motivation to make your health a priority
- simplifying food and nutrition information
Increase your confidence, feel good about your decision making, and feel better physically and mentally.
We specialize in childhood health and wellness, as well as eating disorders and bariatric surgery patients. To learn more about our services and receive our e-newsletter, click here.
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