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 […]
5 Easy Ways to Decrease Your Child’s Sugar Intake
Maria-Paula Carrillo, MS, RDN, LD, is a pediatric and family dietitian at LifeCycle Nutrition. We all have heard that we eat too much sugar. True. Foods high in sugar don’t pack much nutrition and a diet high in sugar leads to an array of conditions in children and adults—from cavities and obesity to type 2 diabetes. […]
