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Children And Weight Loss
By: Rachel Esses
I'm often asked how often we deal as a guideline for parents to keep their
with children with weight issues and kids healthy but also not have them
if we have seen an increase in recent feel excluded from treats and parties,
years. Many also wonder if there is a etc. For example - how many times
common reason for obesity in children per week should parents encourage
in our community. physical activity and is there a certain
number or types of treats that would
I personally have many young clients be ok? What about birthday parties,
with weight issues, and the nutrition etc.?
counselors in our practice do as well. I would encourage parents implement
I do not see one common reason. I the 80/20 rule which means that
Bulletin
would say that it is a combination of 80 percent of eating is portioned,
a sedentary lifestyle, too much junk balanced, recorded, and accounted
food and a lack of education. I do not for. The other 20 percent is not a
see a recent increase in obesity but I complete party but it's ok to enjoy
do see an increase in the amount of pizza at a party, or a Rosh Chodesh
children going to nutritionists. I think treat at school.
the problem always existed, it's just I am often asked if there is a special
that now it is common to get help and way we use to explain to kids the
is no longer embarrassing or a stigma. importance of health and nutrition.
Meaning, how can a parent be sensitive
When asked what I would recommend to an overweight or at risk of being
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