Back to School Health Tips For Parents

The amount of children eating high levels of sugar daily is skyrocketing. Fattening foods and lack of fruits and vegetables may lead to type 2 diabetes and obesity later in life. Young children who develop these unhealthy eating habits become accustomed to them and are often overweight by the time they reach middle school. Portions are becoming larger and fast food is easily accessible. Parents MUST make the choices to change their child’s diet at home. By taking small steps, such as switching sugary cereals for whole grains, exchanging white bread for wheat, and eliminating soda pop for water can make a huge difference in a child’s life. Reducing the sugar in homemade treats is another great way to help your children to enjoy a tasty treat without overindulging in sugar.

Excess fat can often end up in the wrong places for young men and women. Oversized breast or over development of breast tissue can be a serious condition. Large breasts can lead to severe neck and back pain, along with other unpleasant health issues. Teenage girls can see their self esteem drop with breast over development. Dr. Wooten performs breast reduction surgery in Pittsburgh on women of any age whose breasts are not proportionate to the rest of their body.

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