They call it “bean dipping.” Kids come up to an overweight boy at school and pretend to dip a chip under his so-called “man boobs.” “They think that they are being funny,” said psychologist Geoffrey Putt, who works with obese children in the healthy weight clinic at Akron Children’s. “But it’s torturous.” Harassment of overweight […]
Tips & Advice
Recipe: Fast-fried Noodles With Chicken, Lettuce, Carrots and Peanuts
This recipe from Parents Magazine takes about 30 minutes to make and has less than 500 calories per serving. Ingredients 5 ounces Chinese noodles (chuka soba) 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size strips 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded (4 cups) 2 large carrots, […]
Regular Bedtimes in Young Kids May Lessen Obesity Risk
It’s no secret childhood obesity in this country is a growing problem. In the United States, about 12.7 million children and adolescents are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 9 percent of kids aged 2 to 5 are obese, compared to 17.5 percent of kids aged 6 to 11 and […]
Recipes So Delicious You Won’t Even Know They are Gluten-free
In recognition of National Celiac Awareness Month, we’ve gathered 3 delicious, healthy and, of course, gluten-free recipes to try. They’re easy to whip up and kid-friendly, to boot. Quinoa and rice with sweet potatoes Ingredients 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, finely chopped 3 stalks of celery, […]
Tips for Getting the Pick of the Patch – (VIDEO)
Color, hardness, texture, sound and so much more can all play a role in determining whether the fruit you are choosing is ripe. In this Children’s Channel video, Danielle Dimengo, RD/LD, a clinical dietitian with the Akron Children’s Center for Endocrinology and Diabetes, offers a few tips for selecting the freshest, best-tasting fruit for your […]
Why You Need to Turn in Unused Drugs, Where to Take Them
The statistics around drug deaths here in Ohio are staggering – 8 Ohioans die each day from overdoses, reports the Ohio Department of Health. And those numbers aren’t likely to shrink anytime soon. In particular, heroin addiction has reached epidemic proportions. More recently, heroin laced with fentanyl – which makes the drug’s effect about 100 […]
