North Dakota’s doctors are taking on the issue of Childhood Obesity.   Dr. Vinod Seth addresses the issue in his Wellness Blog, and a recent Public News Service article by Dick Layman/Craig Eicher covers the same topic.  

From the Public News Service article: 

Fargo pediatrician Chris Tiongson says it’s a valuable, year-round lesson for parents and kids: bad habits at home lead to childhood weight gain.

“Too much time in front of the TV and too much pop; those are the two biggest things people can change. They should be drinking more water and getting out and doing stuff, turning off the TV.”

Doctor Tiongson says today, he sees more young people in his office with health problems that used to be for adults only.

“We’re starting to see even adult onset diabetes in children now related to their weight, and certainly more blood pressure problems.”

Since children tend to grab whatever snacks are quick and handy after school, Tiongson says it should be a parent’s priority to make sure those snacks are healthy.

Kudos to North Dakota’s doctors for bringing this issue to  light as often as possible.  Further thanks to them for working with parents to help them make positive, long-lasting lifestyle changes for the children.  They help make North Dakota a great place to live.