26 Sep September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
1 in 5 children in America are obese
Obese children are at a higher risk of having:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Sleep Apnea
- Joint problems
- Asthma
- Low self-esteem
- Bullying
- Depression
Addressing Obesity Starts at Home:
- Do not buy soda
- Do not buy juice
- Encourage your family to drink water
- Switch to low-fat or non-fat unsweetened milk or dairy products
- Eat vegetables and fruits with all meals and snacks
- Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, lentils, and beans
Limit total screen time to 2 hours a day:
- As a family, promote lean time over screen time
Educate yourself and your family:
- The most common liver condition in American children is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is linked to obesity
- Obesity is linked to Sugar
Watch this video and learn what sugar does to your body.
If you would like more information about gastrointestinal (GI) digestive disorders and nutrition in children, please contact Dr. Mona Dave’s Frisco Office or Request Appointment Here.