There has been a flurry of discussion about the recently released obesity rates and the suggestion by Harvard University child obesity expert Dr. David Ludwig to remove some obese children from their homes in order to improve their health status. Is this the answer for families with obese children? That might depend on whether or not overeating with resulting obesity is seen as a form of abuse.
Nancy Groves, a licensed social worker who lives in Michigan, another state that is plagued with rising obesity rates, voices some concerns. As a medical social worker (author of Facing Illness, Finding Peace), Nancy has worked with families with relationship issues for over 30 years, and she is experienced in dealing with abusive situations. "With overt abuse, the child would have some awareness that he was being taken out of an unsafe situation and would find relief in that."
She believes that taking a child out of the home just for overeating, however, would be traumatic for the child. "The family unit might be a very loving one with only this dysfunction. Removing a child would present a sudden, unanticipated, and huge loss which would trigger grief reactions and possibly behavioral, psychological, and emotional problems."
Nancy goes on to say that "this is where the intervention needs to start, with the parents especially, and in tandem, with education on providing nutritious meals."
Clearly families need resources to help them deal with everyday diet and nutrition issues. Healthy eating along with appropriate exercise routines can improve fitness levels and reduce the numbers of overweight and obese in our state. A fat burning overview can help you establish a clear outline of what you need to focus on to complete your fat loss target if you're a beginner; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an advanced or more advance phase of their weight-loss program. Applying are seven steps that can serve as guidelines for your special weight loss plan. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not the same. Many weight loss courses have fooled people into wondering that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss plans only work by resulting in a person's body to burn more muscle flesh and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Within the greater Birmingham community, there are programs and agencies that can help. (Click on the highlighted areas for links to more information.)
- The UAB EatRight Lifestyle Program offers several programs including weight control, worksite wellness and weight maintenance.
- Cooper Green Mercy Hospital in Birmingham provides heart healthy and weight loss classes through the dietary department.
- The Agricultural Cooperative Extension Service offers a number of educational programs, classes, and presentations to schools, churches, and community organizations. These programs include: diet/cooking classes for children and adults, weight loss classes, diabetes classes, and health fairs. Contact your local county extension service or Jennifer Dutton, Ed.S., MS, RD, LD, at 256-737-9386.
- The Master Gardener Association, associated with the Cooperative Extension Service, provides volunteers that teach school children and adults how to prepare a garden. (Kids may eat more veggies if they grow the veggies!) Interested persons can also work with the organization to become Master Gardeners.
- Main Street Birmingham and City Meat & Vegetables are working together to make fresh fruit and vegetables available to local city neighborhoods.
- The Birmingham YMCA has both nutrition and exercise classes open to members and nonmembers.
- Jazzercise, the dance-based fitness program, can be found at locations throughout the Birmingham area.
These are just a handful of health-related and fitness options available in the greater Birmingham area. Keep an eye out for additional options in the greater Birmingham area.
To reduce the rate of obesity, commitments to healthy eating and exercise must be made by individuals, families, schools and communities. Today is a great day to make that commitment!
The articles written by Andrea Wenger, Birmingham Diets Examiner, are for informational purposes only and are not to be used in the place of medical advice. Please contact a licensed physician or other medical professional before changing any health care routine or before starting any diet, fitness or exercise program. Although every effort has been made to include the most current information, new information is released daily and may cause some recommendations to change.
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