Where Are We with the Issue of Kids and Weight?
Tags: OBESITY in children; EATING disorders in children; FOOD habits; HEALTH promotion
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- A Lesson to Raise a Healthy Eater. Satter, Ellyn M. // Healthy Weight Journal;May/Jun1999, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p44
Discusses the concepts that can be taught to support children's capability with eating. Food acceptance; Food regulation; Acceptance of diversity.
- Eating habits and attitudes among mothers of children with feeding disorders. Stein, Alan; Stein, Jennifer // BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition);1/28/95, Vol. 310 Issue 6974, p228
Examines the relation between the feeding disturbances in children and the abnormal eating habits and attitudes among their mothers. Possibility that abnormal attitudes to body shape and weight and disturbed eating habits among mothers may play a role in feeding disturbances in children.
- Eating troubles. // Australian Parents;Feb/Mar2004, p54
Provides information on how to deal with babies who do not eat much. Characteristics of babies with eating problems; Feeding tips; Implications of forcing children to eat more.
- Healthy Eating. Carpenter, Arielle // Teen Ink;Dec2005, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p21
The article discusses the author's experience of launching a campaign as an advocate for healthy eating. She started to educate herself about the effects of childhood obesity and its associated medical problems. The author also made presentations to students in elementary and middle schools...
- Eating disorders and childhood obesity: Who are the real gluttons? Johnston, Joan M. // CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal;12/7/2004, Vol. 171 Issue 12, p1459
Discusses issues on eating disorders and childhood obesity in Canada. Significance of diet and sedentary lifestyles to the incidence of obesity; Cause of obesity among overweight children; Aspects of lifestyle that can cause eating disorders.
- Children in weight crisis. Berg, Frances M. // Healthy Weight Journal;Sep/Oct96, Vol. 10 Issue 5, p86
Reports on weight and eating disorders among children and teenagers in the United States. Increased obesity among children and teenagers; Dysfunctional eating; Overweight children's attitude toward their peers, parents and teachers.
- Parents take note: Fighting childhood obesity begins at home. // Better Nutrition;Mar2002, Vol. 64 Issue 3, p28
Focuses on the need for the fight against childhood obesity to start at home in the United States. Prevalence of overweight in children aged 4 to 12; Evidence of higher home-related causes of childhood obesity; Importance of changing eating habits at home.
- Eating attitudes and behavior: A school counseling program. Rhyne-Winkler, Martha C.; Hubbard, Glenda T. // School Counselor;Jan94, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p195
Presents a framework for a school wellness program focused on prevention and early intervention in children's eating-disordered behaviors and attitudes. Incorporating information about eating disorders into the guidance program; Staff and parent involvement; Classroom guidance activities;...
- 'Eat Jamaican' campaign. // Hot Calaloo;May2011, p5
The article reports on the launch of the Eat Jamaican campaign which is aimed at enhancing local production and encouraging consumers to choose healthy food.
