Vitamin D in Winter

Vitamin D in the Winter I have mentioned over the years the importance of having a variety of vitamins and minerals as a part of one’s daily diet regimen. One vitamin we don’t get enough of is Vitamin D. Unlike many other vitamins, Vitamin D is not found in most...

Even 3 year olds are fat phobic

As Early as 3? At what age does the notion of body image begin to impact us? I recently read a very disturbing article regarding children as young as 3 years old wanting to be thin. A small study by lead researcher Jennifer Harriger of Pepperdine University in Malibu,...

Risk Factors for Weight Gain in Children

Research has shown several factors that make it more likely for your child to become overweight or obese: Mother or father are overweight Mother was overweight before she became pregnant Parents who smoke or being exposed to others who smoke Mother smoked during...

Kids getting heavier earlier

When looking at individuals born between 1976-1985 and those born 1966-1975, 20% were obese by 20-29 years of age.  Comparing this to older generations, individuals born between 1946-55 were 30-39 years of age before reaching the 20% level of obesity; those born...