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Your Kid’s Health

July 22

DIY Weight Loss Program Ni Mommy Para Sa Anak

Sabay nag-exercise ang mag-ina noong panahon ng ECQ.

Hindi lang adults, kundi maging kids din, ang apektado sa pagiging mabigat ang timbang o mataas ang body mass index (BMI). Katunayan, malaki ang itinaas ng bilang ng mga bata at teenager na may problema sa obesity sa buong mundo nitong nakaraang
Your Kid’s Health

April 2

Overweight Child: Causes, Possible Risks, Treatment

Here are some tips to help your child maintain a healthy weight.

In recent years, excessive weight gain has been a concerning health issue faced by thousands in the world, including children. According to research, an obese or overweight child is likely to be obese as an adult. Below, learn what causes a child
News

October 17

It's Due to Malnutrition, Says UNICEF | Smart Parenting

About 200 million Filipino kids do not receive enough nutrition, a recent report reveals.

Malnutrition remains a big problem globally. In the Philippines, it is a big area of concern because kids are growing up to be too short for their age, and are either too thin or overweight, according to the United Nations International Children’s
Your Kid’s Health

June 10

Teasing Kids for Being Overweight Makes Them Gain More Weight

You may see teasing as a form of affection, but it will stay with them until they are adults.

Have you ever called your child “tabachingching,” “tabachoy,” or straight up told her, “Ang taba-taba mo na?” To you, it might be a harmless remark or a form of affection, but according to a new study, making fun of kids for their
Baby

May 6

Bottle-Feeding Babies Can Lead to Likely to Obesity, Study Says

Breast milk could have a lasting protective effect on your child against obesity

Obesity has become an enormous problem in our time. According to 2016 data on worldwide obesity from the World Health Organization (WHO), about 340 million children and adolescents between the ages 5 and 19 were recorded as overweight or obese. About 41 million
Getting Pregnant

November 5

How I Finally Had a Healthy Pregnancy After A Miscarriage

With good eating habits and a fit lifestyle, it’s possible to have a healthy baby even in your forties.

When Connie Mangahas got married to her college sweetheart, Richard Cabreros, on March 20, 2004, she couldn’t wait to start a family. The couple were thus ecstatic when they found out Connie, who was 29 at the time, got pregnant just a
Baby

June 22

Your First Instinct to Soothe a Crying Baby May Not Always Be Right

Remember, babies cry for many reasons, not just hunger. Here's what he may be telling you.

Your baby cries -- what do you do to soothe your little one? If you immediately reach for milk, you may want to pause before giving it to him. Babies cry for many reasons, not just hunger. Using milk to instantly soothe
Your Health

March 20

This Dad Went From Weighing 175 Pounds to Completing 6 Duathlons in One Year

The dad of two says he owes "the new me" to his wife, who stuck with him through the hardest of times.

For the longest time, Butch has been struggling with his weight, but the dad of two just could not stick long enough to a fitness routine. He was physically inactive, severely obese, and a habitual smoker. His wake-up call came after he
Your Kid’s Health

October 7

This Family Ritual Can Help Promote Healthy Eating Among Teens

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, this daily habit encourages kids to eat healthy and consume more fruits and vegetables.

Dieting isn’t at all good for adolescents. In fact, it can have the opposite effect and cause more weight gain, increase binge eating and lead to eating disorders, according to the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Published in the
Health & Nutrition

March 2

Pregnant? Study Sets New Weight Gain Guidelines for Expectant Women

How much weight are you allowed to gain during pregnancy?

Photo Source: huffingtonpost.comA study suggests that obese women should not gain any weight at all until they’re halfway through their pregnancies.Published in the March issue of the journal Obesity, Dr. Jennifer Hutcheon and a team at Magee-Womens Hospital have given guidance for
Big Kids

March 14

The Hidden Dangers of Childhood Obesity

What’s the big deal about preventing obesity in children?

By 2030, the incidence of obesity will increase by over 300% (!) in developing countries because of our adoption of the West’s sedentary lifestyle and high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet, says an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine.If you pause to
Getting Pregnant

September 25

The Obesity-Fertility Connection

When it comes to planning a family, obesity should not be taken lightly.

The fact that weight gain affects fertility has long been established. However, the mechanism behind it continues to be studied, and the one common denominator that emerges from these studies is hormone imbalance. Repeatedly, science shows that obesity- defined by having a
Baby

May 14

The ABC’s of Addressing Childhood Weight Issues

With the rising statistics on childhood obesity, we ought to be more conscientious about the health of our little ones.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that of the 43 million children worldwide that are overweight or obese, 81% of them live in developing countries. The number is expected to reach upwards of 60 million over the next ten years. Here are
Toddler

April 5

Battle of the Bulge: Could your child be obese?

With news of a 60-kilogram boy in China, it may be time to review your child’s weight, and eating habits, and how you can nip obesity in the bud.

In a country predominantly occupied by slim and petite frames, it’s a striking discovery that obesity is slowly becoming a problem in China.In an article published recently by Reuters, three-year-old Lu Zhihao is said to weigh a staggering 60 kilograms. That’s about
Health & Nutrition

February 22

Losing Weight Before Pregnancy Can Produce Healthier Babies

Trying to get pregnant or is baby on the way? You may want to lose some weight as a study shows its health benefits for your baby.

With the rising case of obesity among women of childbearing age around the world, experts predict more obese and unhealthy infants in the future.A study by the Center of Pregnancy and Newborn Research at the Health Science Center and the National Institute
Health & Nutrition

September 7

Pregnancy Weight Watch: Handling Special Health Conditions & Diets

Are you a preggy mom with special dietary needs? Check out this article for what doctors recommend and what diets are safe enough to try depending on your health condition.

“Nutritionists can better help pregnant women with special dietary needs because they can recommend the necessary food exchanges and adjustments,” Dr. Aquino explains. Pregnant women with diabetes (prior and during pregnancy),overweight or underweight patients, and women with digestive system disorders, hypertension or
Food

August 14

Is it okay to limit how much my daughter eats so she doesn’t become overweight?
Food

August 14

Is it okay to limit how much my daughter eats so she doesn’t become overweight?

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