Did you know that 1 in 3 children are currently overweight or obese? That number continues to grow at an alarming rate! This is why today is a very important day. It marks the start of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.   Childhood obesity increases a child’s risk of developing preventable diseases as an adult,…

With school in full swing across the country, the topic of teenage obesity resurfaces as kids are outside less and inside more in school and doing homework.  According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention, around 20% of adolescents, age 12-19 years, are obese in the United States, which puts them at risk for a…

Last Thursday, HealthDayNews.com published an article on a study conducted in Britain about the sad truth facing obese adults. Reaching a normal weight is a common struggle for so many Americans; and though it may seem difficult for all of us, the odds of losing weight for an obese adult are far smaller.   The…

It’s the same story with every diet you start: “this time it’s going to work, this time I’m going to be stronger, this time I’m going to stay committed”.  However, the unfortunate truth of dieting is that it will never help you achieve your long term weight loss goals.  In fact, statistics show that 46%…

Many individuals are engaging in increased efforts to lose weight and better their health, but now weight loss is being seen as a group effort as companies take an aggressive personalized approach to encouraging weight loss to their staff.   You may wonder why employers care so much about the weight of their employees.  …

Overweight and obese individuals, as you know, are at a much higher risk of developing a host of health complications and diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease than people who are at a normal weight.   However, new research indicates that the weight itself might not be the only factor.  You…

Today is a very important day: International NO Diet Day!   The purpose of this nationally recognized day is to raise awareness of the harmful effects unhealthy dieting can have as well as the importance of respecting and accepting body types.  The goal is to teach people how to have a healthy relationship with food…

As the war on obesity persists with no end in sight, we frequently learn of new and different methods to aid in the combat. Some methods seem simple and easy at first, while deeper investigation can uncover backlash, pros, cons, and loopholes that can prevent effectiveness. Methods range from Mayor Blumberg banning the sale of…

This morning, the New York City Board of Health approved Bloomberg’s  proposal to ban the sale of soda and sugary drinks in cups or containers larger than 16-ounce in restaurants, movie theaters, and other public venues.  This has been a very public issue, with the Health Department receiving more than 38,000 oral and written comments…

One of the first and most important decisions for new mothers is choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed their newborn baby. While there is no wrong choice, the American Academy of Pediatrics together with both the American Dietetic Association and the World Health Organization recommend breastfeeding babies exclusively for the first 6 months of…

In this Issue: Celebrating National Men’s Health Week: June 12-18 Nutrition Tips for Getting the Most from Strength Training Can Vitamins Help to Save My Vision? Healthy Summer Picnic Menu Ideas Nutritional Care for Breastfeeding Moms Avoid Exercise Burnout in the Summer Heat Feature Food of the Month: Peach Healthy Recipe: Peach Cobbler Celebrating National…

1 in 3 (or 62 million) adults in the US are technically obese. In 1964, 5% of children were seriously overweight.  In 2003, it was more than 15%. It is recommended that children get 60 minutes of moderate physical activity daily. 14% of young people report having no recent physical activity. Men who watch more…