Safe Weight Loss for Overweight Kids

Resources:

Tamara Melton, MS, RDN, LD, system director and medical teacher, Ga Condition University.

American Heart Association: “Overweight in Youngsters.”

Hammons, A. Pediatrics, June 2011.

Boutelle, K. Being overweight, July 2012.

CDC: “Tips for Dad and mom – Strategies to Aid Kids Manage a Healthy Fat.”

Lutes, L. Annals of Behavioral Drugs, June 2008.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Helping Your Chubby Child.”

Academy of Diet and Dietetics: “How to Stop Childhood Being overweight.”

Countrywide Coronary heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: “Healthy Cooking and Snacking.”

United States Division of Agriculture: “Choosemyplate.gov.”

President’s Council on Fitness, Athletics & Diet: “Facts & Statistics.”

CDC: “Adding Physical Action to Your Lifestyle.”