We are in the midst of the Holiday season. The weather cools down, schools shut down for winter vacations, and food is often the reason for social gatherings. As we go through the month of December, let’s keep in mind that good nutrition is still important. Here are some tips for parents to help you be certain your children are continuing to ...
read more >Your body is like a car: it needs fuel to go! from Dr. Yolanda Evans I often hear from the children and teens I work with that they skip meals throughout the day. They may be rushed in the mornings and not have time to grab breakfast. Or at lunch, they may be embarrassed to bring a lunch, or may not like all of the choices in cafeteria. ...
read more >from Yolanda Evans, MD Did you know that having family meals together can equal healthier kids? Sitting as a family at the same table may seem impossible with our busy lives. We are often racing to and from work, school, and other activities. Eating happens when it’s convenient, which means sometimes in the car and oft...
read more >from Yolanda Evans, MD Working odd hours could be related to child obesity A recent study from Australia found that having a Dad who worked odd hours was related to having a child who was overweight or obese. This study did not find an association between weight and a Mom working odd hours. The researchers’ theory b...
read more >from Yolanda Evans, MD Is that latte safe for your child? With the increase in coffee shops and vending machines selling caffeinated sodas, more and more children and teens are drinking caffeine. Caffeine consumption in adults has been a normal past time and is widely accepted. People use caffeine for many reasons, including...
read more >from Yolanda Evans, MD Did You Know that there are 2 Types of Diabetes, and that one can be Related to Being Overweight? Diabetes is a disease that affects how our bodies use glucose, the kind of sugar that our bodies use for energy. There are 2 types of diabetes. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease. In this type of diabetes, th...
read more >from Yolanda Evans, MD Did You Know that Vending Machines Can Impact Kid’s Food Choices? A new research study of a nationally representative sample of 6th to 8th graders found that vending machines both on and off school sites have a significant influence on their food choices. Students with access to vending machines that so...
read more >from Yolanda Evans, MD Did you know that parents who talk about dieting may lead to unhealthy eating patterns in kids? A recent study of teen girls found that parents’ negative talk about weight was associated with their children having unhealthy and extreme weight control behaviors. The study looked at 356 teen girls (more ...
read more >from Yolanda Evans, MD Did you know that nearly half of all students nationwide are trying to lose weight? Close to half (44%) of high school students in 2009 tried to lose weight, according to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey sponsored by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). The YRBS is a survey system that monitors risky behaviors in...
read more >from Yolanda Evans, MD Did you know that the amount of time kids spend watching TV, using the computer, and listening to music is the same as a full time job? A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation tracked the use of media, such as TV, computers, MP3 players, and cell phones, in youth ages 8 to 18 years. The avera...
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