September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Sep 26, 2018

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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.

Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD

At Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD – Pediatric Gastroenterology, we provide expert, child-focused digestive care from infancy to young adulthood. Dr. Dave, double board-certified in pediatric gastroenterology and obesity medicine, delivers accurate diagnoses, often within a week, in a warm, family-friendly setting.