3-rx.comCustomer Support
3-rx.com
   
HomeAbout UsFAQContactHelp
News Center
Health Centers
Medical Encyclopedia
Drugs & Medications
Diseases & Conditions
Medical Symptoms
Med. Tests & Exams
Surgery & Procedures
Injuries & Wounds
Diet & Nutrition
Special Topics



\"$alt_text\"');"); } else { echo"\"$alt_text\""; } ?>


Join our Mailing List





Syndicate

You are here : 3-RX.com > Home > Children's Health - Obesity -

Three Routines to Help Cut Obesity Risk in Kids

Children's Health • • ObesityFeb 10, 10

Experts say one out of every eight kids under the age of five is overweight or obese in this country.

For the first time, a study in the journal Pediatrics outlines three household routines that can dramatically reduce the risk of obesity in your kids.

The first routine is sitting down to dinner every night as a family.

Eating at the dinner table each night cut the risk of obesity on preschoolers.

Next, limit the amount of time they watch television to 2 hours a day.

Also, make sure kids get enough sleep.

10 1/2 hours a night in this study, found the risk goes down even more.

Sarah Anderson, Ph.D. of Ohio State University College of Public Health says, “We found that children who had these three household routines were at 40% lower risk of obesity compared to children who had none of these routines.”

They’re all likely to help children to develop in several important areas.

Just doing one of these routines can cut the risk of obesity in kids, but the more you can do, the better.

COLUMBUS, OHIO



Print Version
Tell-a-Friend
comments powered by Disqus

RELATED ARTICLES:
  Quitting smoking has favorable metabolic effects
  UTSW researchers identify a therapeutic strategy that may treat a childhood neurological disorder
  Siblings of children with autism can show signs at 18 months
  Study finds hazardous flame retardants in preschools
  ADHD drugs not linked to increased stroke risk among children
  Online alcohol marketing easily accessed by kids
  Brain chemical ratios help predict developmental delays in preterm infants
  Early Heart Data Look Good for Obesity Drug
  Common genetic pathway could be conduit to pediatric tumor treatment
  Think twice before buying breast milk online: study
  Child Abuse Ad Shows Hidden Message for Children
  90 percent of pediatric specialists not following clinical guidelines when treating preschoolers with ADHD

 












Home | About Us | FAQ | Contact | Advertising Policy | Privacy Policy | Bookmark Site