Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for poor health and chronic medical problems as they grow into adulthood. Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living program team sheds light on childhood obesity, COVID-19’s impact on the problem and what we as parents can do to help curb a widening obesity epidemic. Why is childhood obesity on the […]
Change is good: Bariatric surgery leads to healthier lifestyle
For many people who struggle to maintain a healthy weight, there’s often a moment that sticks with them that prompts a change. For 19-year-old T.J. Robinson, the moment came during his sophomore year of high school when we was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. “It was definitely a scary thing to hear that I was so close […]
What is BMI and why is it important?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a measurement of a person’s weight divided by the square of their height which is used to estimate how much body fat someone has. Physicians check BMI at routine well visits to track a child’s growth pattern over time. According to Dr. Marnie Walston, pediatrician, and medical director […]
Sally Phillips’ retirement will feature spontaneity and fun with family and friends
By the time Sally Phillips, clinical dietitian, graduated from Wooster High School, she’d been part of Wayne County 4-H club for 10 years. The practical knowledge and skills she learned, especially in food science and preparation, nutrition and wellness, kindled her interest in home economics. Initially, Sally wanted to work in the consumer foods industry, […]
As with mostly everything else, siblings embark on their weight loss journey – together
It would be difficult to find a brother and sister closer than Lorenzo and Zaryiah Haynes. Just 19 months apart in age, they have always been each other’s best friend. They attend the same Akron high school and share the same interests in entertainment and sports. They laugh at the same jokes and like the […]
5 Ps: The secret to helping kids avoid holiday weight gain
You hear about the dreaded extra 10 pounds many adults gain this time of year, but kids, too, can pack on a few extra “L-Bs.” When you mix lots of goodies and extra calories with time off from school, when kids tend to indulge in sedentary activities, like TV and video games, you get holiday […]
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