Tag: Teens
Kids Unplugged
By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Whether your child is in preschool or high school, one thing is for certain — it is time for you to seize the remote and take control. Reducing the amount of time your child or teen spends with media will have a positive impact on his ... more
Read moreHealthy Children are a Family Affair
Parents are children’s biggest influences when it comes to healthy behaviors, so provide your kids with opportunities for family fun. You can help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical activity by being a good role model. Plan regular family activities together. Encourage ... more
Read moreTips to Help Kids Beat the Heat and Eat Healthy
By: Jodie Shield, RD Scorching heat. Sticky humidity. When the temperature soars, kids’ appetites often take a dive. During the warm-weather months, kids run around outdoors and play for longer hours, which often distracts them from eating or makes them too tired to eat. To make sure your ... more
Read moreHealthy Birthday Party Goodie Bags
By: Jodie Shield, RD When my kids were younger, they loved leaving the birthday party with their goodie bags. Although I am embarrassed to admit it – it was their favorite part of the party! I dreaded having all of that extra candy around. Sometimes it lasted for weeks depending upon how ... more
Read moreCereal Rules as the Breakfast of Weight Loss Champions
By: Jodie Shield, RD Did you know that the “biggest losers” in terms of weight loss are breakfast eaters? It’s true. According to the National Weight Control Registry (www.nwcr.ws), a research group that studies how individuals have succeed at long-term weight loss, 78 percent of the 5000 people in ... more
Read moreCandy, Cavities and the Truth about a Sugar Buzz
By: Jodie Shield, R.D. Halloween may be over but the candy is still around. While your kids are basking in the afterglow, chances are you’re shell-shocked. I know that I am. After all, the holiday season is about to hit and you know what that means: more candy, more cookies, ... more
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