The Weighty Issue of “Inside Kids”: Lost in a Virtual World

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Not all technology is bad. Here’s a creative technological solution that can get kids up, out, moving and motivated.

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Overweight Kids: Generation Now

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Oblivious to the childhood obesity epidemic? Parents Beware: Heed the warning signs of this preventable disease.

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No Child Left Inside

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Accomplished athlete and acclaimed author, Dean Karnazes focuses on improving the health & wellness of our youth through his foundation “Karno Kids”… inspiring children to get up & get out. He challenges them to push beyond their “perceived” limitations adopting a fit and healthy lifestyle.

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Childhood Obesity: A Personal Perspective

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: A cause near and dear to his heart…follow Seth Margolies on his own personal mission to save our nation’s children from childhood obesity.

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Your Child is What You Eat

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Be proactive not reactive to the childhood obesity epidemic. Plain and simple solutions expose children to healthy eating habits.

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An Interview with the 17th Surgeon General of the United States, Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, MD

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Dr. Richard H. Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, opens up about the lack of prevention and understanding concerning health and wellness. Particularly important to him, is the onset of the childhood obesity epidemic in America. He has profound words of wisdom for bettering our current healthcare situation and the possible damaging ripple effects it will cause in our society if not addressed immediately.

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Future - One Waistline at a Time

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Obesity is not only an individual’s problem it has become society’s problem. Children are especially susceptible to this disease. Role models and parents need to show children how to think independently and make good choices for themselves. Bariatric surgery is not the easy way out, but for some patients it is the first time in their lives they have used their own decision-making process. Now they can begin taking the necessary steps to regain control of their lives by getting a second chance to improve their quality of life.

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Childhood Obesity

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Childhood obesity has tripled over the last three decades. Obesity is now considered the most prevalent nutritional disease among children. Carrying obesity into adulthood increases the potential for developing serious and often life-threatening medical conditions. Adopting a healthy lifestyle in childhood is the most practical way to prevent obesity.

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Recipes for the Kids

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No Crust Big Eyed Pizza

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 pound of ground beef 1⁄2 cup bread crumbs 1⁄2 teaspoon of salt 1⁄2 tsp oregano 2-3 olives, set aside 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4-6 slices of canned pimento

1. Heat oven to 425º.
2. Measure out 1⁄2 tomato sauce and set the rest aside.
3. Mix ground beef, 1⁄2 cup of bread crumbs, 1⁄2 the tomato sauce, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of oregano in bowl with fork.
4. Divide the ground beef mixture into 4 equal parts. Place the parts several inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Pat each into a 41⁄2-inch circle, about 1⁄2-3⁄4 inch thick, pinch the edge of each circle to make a little rim.
5. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the remaining tomato sauce into the center of each circle and spread to the edge.
6. Bake in oven for 15-20 min.
7. While the pizzas are baking cut the olives crosswise to look like eyes.
8. Remove from oven and sprinkle each pizza with 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese for the face and about 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese around the edges for the hair. Use the olive and pimento slices for the eyes and mouth. Return to the oven and melt the cheese. (You can use ketchup or mustard to draw the face on after melting the cheese.)

A friend of mine had made these for the kids at a sleepover and she gave me the recipe. This is a very good recipe as it cuts out the need for crust and added carbohydrates. Even the dads like this one.

Friendly Dog Salad

1 lettuce leaf 1 canned pear half prunes mandarin orange segments maraschino cherries raisins

Wash lettuce leaf and pat dry. Place on a salad plate. Lift one pear half, drain and place on the lettuce leaf cut side down. Cut the prune lengthwise in half and remove the pit. Place one of the prune halves at the large end of the pear half for an ear. Scoop out a tiny hole in the pear half for the eye and place a raisin in it. Cut the maraschino cherry in half and place at the top of the narrow end of the pear for the nose. Use the mandarin orange segments for the collar.

This is a fast and fun way to get the kids to eat their fruit. It is a great snack to make when they have their friends over, and they like it much better than chips and candy, especially if you let them help you make it.

Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

1 lb of macaroni, cooked and drained 1⁄4 stick of margarine 1⁄2 lb grated Colby cheese salt to taste

Take the 1⁄4 stick of margarine and melt it in a skillet. In the pan add some macaroni and a layer of cheese to cover. Add more macaroni and then another layer of cheese and repeat until all is used. Cover pan with a lid and cook over low-medium heat. After 3 - 4 minutes stir the macaroni and cheese together. This is ready to serve once the cheese has melted and covered the macaroni.

My mother learned to make mac and cheese this way from my grandmother. This is a wholesome way with a lot less preservatives than box varieties.

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Helping Your Children Develop Healthy Eating Habits

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Recent evidence indicates that strong genetic factors may lead to obesity in children. Knowing how children’s eating habits develop helps parents give their child the best chance of eating well.

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