Dr. Goutham Rao, who directs the Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, says fewer than half of parents who are told their child is overweight will ever do anything about it. Some don't think their children are truly at risk, while others simply don't know where to start.
"On face, most of the advice is common sense: eat right and exercise. But for many families, the changes constitute nothing less than lifestyle upheaval... For a parent, the most difficult step is making habits that stick... 'We don't advocate changing everything overnight,' said Rao..."
Instead of advising families to implement large-scale changes, physicians recommend that they take gradual steps that can lead to long-term improvements. Source:
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteLabels: habits, healthy_living, parents