Lamar and I recently spent the day at the headquarters of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group. We were invited to visit as a part of the Blogger Summit where we learned all about the Dr Pepper Snapple Group as a brand. And we learned about all of their great philanthropic efforts....which totally impressed us by the way. Who Likes Dr Pepper? First things first, everyone in our … [Read more...]
Childhood Obesity — Is it an Avoidable Epidemic?
"The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." ~First Lady Michelle Obama (Let's Move Campaign) If it were medically feasible, would you consider allowing your 10 or 12 year old to go under the knife for gastric bypass? This is a decision that as a parent, most of us would probably answer, "No." … [Read more...]
Study Finds Weight in Children May Impact Lung Function
There is new research to add to the growing list of why exercise and maintaining a healthy BMI is so critical for our children. As if the risk of diabetes wasn’t concerning enough, there is now the possibility that the functioning of our children’s lungs can be compromised. As referenced in Health Day, according to senior study author Dr. Deepa Rastogi: “While it has been … [Read more...]
Despite the Obesity Epidemic Among Black Children NAACP Is Against the NYC Ban on Sugary Drinks
If you are drinking a soda at the moment you may want to put it down and read this carefully. Data supports the fact that our children are obese at a higher rate than their peers. They are consuming sugary drinks at alarming rates placing them at risk not just for obesity but for diabetes as well. Despite knowing this information both the NAACP and the Hispanic Federation are … [Read more...]
FLOTUS Michelle Obama Debuts New Cookbook
How could you not love the first lady? She's beautiful, she's stylish, she's an awesome mother, a wonderful wife, and she cares about the health of our country. Mrs. Obama started her Let's Move campaign to combat childhood obesity, and she's not stopping there. The First Lady is debuting her new cookbook, American Grown: How the White House Kitchen Garden Inspires … [Read more...]
Money Moday: How To Fight Childhood Obesity On A Slim Budget
"But doctor, my kid can't be overweight, he's the same size as all his cousins." That's the response we pediatricians often receive after informing parents that their little one is overweight. You see, childhood obesity is so commonplace that it's become difficult for parents to recognize. I won't bore you with the statistics. Suffice it to say that for the first time in … [Read more...]
First Lady Criticized For 1,700 Calorie Meal As The Head Of “Let’s Move” Campaign
File this under "Can the FLOTUS have some breathing room, please? Thanks." From the Washington Post: First lady Michelle Obama ordered a whopper of a meal at the newly opened Washington diner Shake Shack during lunch on Monday. A Washington Post journalist on the scene confirmed the first lady, who's made a cause out of child nutrition, ordered a ShackBurger, fries, … [Read more...]