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CONTROVERSY: Is Childhood Obesity Abuse?

Should super obese children be taken away from their parents?

As the childhood obesity rates dramatically soar, the issue of whether or not parents of obese children should be charged with child abuse or neglect has sparked controversy and spirited debates in many communities. The most recent debates were ignited after Dr. David Ludwig, an obesity specialist at Harvard-affiliated Children’s Hospital Boston, wrote his opinion piece for the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) in which he states that putting obese children temporarily in foster care is in some cases more ethical than obesity surgery. WOW!

“State intervention ideally will support not just the child but the whole family, with the goal of reuniting child and family as soon as possible. That may require instruction on parenting,” said...Read More

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Recipes For Success
With Chef Dave Fouts

Chinese food is filled with great flavors, textures, and includes many styles depending on the region of the country. Both rice and noodles are staples along with lots of vegetables and smaller amounts of protein foods. Sauces are used to add unique flavoring and many of them contain large amounts of sodium so use them cautiously. Much of the Chinese food we are familiar with has been westernized to accommodate tastes and we have...Read More

Special Announcement
Obesityhelp's New York Event

ObesityHelp.com will be in Long Island, New York on October 21-22, 2011. OH is working overtime to bring you great speakers to present timely and new information on bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, nutrition, self-esteem, relationships, exercise, and clothing advice. We want to provide you with the support you need to be successful, and present it in an environment where you're surrounded by friends! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT, DON'T WAIT TOO LONG - Click Here!

Goal Of The Month
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Be more active with your children and grandchildren!

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month. Make it your goal for the next 30 days (and beyond) to be more active with your children and grandchildren! As the childhood obesity rates soar, it is more important than ever to keep our young ones active and healthy. Within your...Click here

Obesity Advocates:
Thank You For Your Support!

We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric
Professionals who are currently sponsoring our
ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions.
Each month, we will feature a few of our sponsors. Please
join us in thanking the following professionals for their
commitment to supporting the fight against obesity and...Read More

Focus on Fitness
Hunka Chunka Monkey Shapes Up

" Run,jump,swim and climb! Play hard!" Author Sam E. Bromley wrote in a signed copy of his new book, Hunka Chunka Monkey Shapes Up. Sam is the father of two sons and a former special education teacher who cares about making a difference in the lives of children. He cares about the very important issue of childhood obesity and has created characters to teaches kids an important lesson about healthy eating and exercise. ....Read More

Featured Blogger
Should I Keep the Secret?

cwitt144�s Blog
This has been really fun. But I'm itching to tell someone, and I'm hoping I can hold off because once the secret's out, well, it's out and there's no turning back.

I recently moved to a new city, got a new job, and know virtually no one here. I interviewed in a size 14 suit and felt powerful, now...Read More

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