Helping Your Overweight Child. [Report No.: NIH-97-4096

Institution	National Inst. of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH), Bethesda, MD.
Titel	Helping Your Overweight Child. [Report No.: NIH-97-4096
Quelle	(1997), (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Tabellen
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Leitfaden; At Risk Persons; Behavior Modification; Children; Eating Disorders; Family Influence; National Organizations; Obesity; Physical Health + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Risikogruppe; Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Child; Kind; Kinder; Appetite disorder; Essstörung; Adipositas; Gesundheitszustand
Abstract	Currently, at least one child in five is overweight. Although children have fewer health problems from weight than adults, overweight children are at high risk for many health problems including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. Several factors are cited as to why children become overweight. Genetics, lack of exercise, and eating patterns are just a few of the causes. When a parent is concerned about a child's weight, they need to consult with their doctor. Many things can be done to help a child's weight that do not involve restricting their food intake. Getting more exercise as a family, teaching them healthy eating habits, and eating a balanced diet are just a few suggestions. This document provides information on how to choose a weight control program when additional assistance is warranted. A list is included of national organizations that assist with weight loss. (JDM)
Anmerkungen	Weight-control Information Network, 1 Win-Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3665. Tel: 800-946-8098 (Toll Free); Fax: 301-984-7196; e-mail: win@info.niddk.nih.gov. For full text: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/helpchild.htm.
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2004/1/01