Overweight Kids -- Is Your Child At Risk?
One of the biggest epidemics sweeping the country is childhood obesity – kids who weigh too much for their own good health, and who may be developing serious illnesses like diabetes as a direct result of their weight. But it doesn’t have to happen to your child; you can fight back! Join host Dr. Winnie King to meet a 12-year-old boy who has overcome obesity-induced diabetes; and learn from an endocrinologist, an exercise specialist, and two nutritionists how to prevent your children from crossing that “overweight” line – through simple techniques like playing games, exercising with the family, and preparing delicious but healthful snacks and meals.
Guests:
Alan Kellman- Former Diabetic
Nolan Kellman- Alan's Father
Ilene Fennoy, MD - St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, Obesity Expert
Richard Weil, MEd, CDE - Exercise Physiologist
Keith Ayoob, EdD - American Dietetic Association
Barbara Schobel, RD- Nutritionist
Tips:
Diabetes Warning Signs
- Excessive thirst
- Urinating often
- Blurry eyesight
- Feeling very tired or very hungry
- Having dry, itchy skin
How to Get Your Child to Become More Active
- Limit your kid's "inactive time."
- Get them moving in a fun way.
- Find a safe recreational area in your neighborhood, and use it!
- Get them to sign up for a team sport.
- Do a family activity together.
Tips for Making Healthy Food Fun and Tasty for Kids
- Add a few vegetables to your pizza.
- Bake fruits for dessert; add brown sugar or cinnamon.
- Make fruit shakes with yogurt.
- Instead of eating movie popcorn, bring a bag of grapes.
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