Is your child overweight, or do you know someone who has an overweight child? You may
think, “It’s just a little baby fat; he’ll grow out of it,” and that is often true. But consider this: If
your child has a Body Mass Index higher than 85% of other kids the same age, he or she
obese. This is more common than you might think, but there can be drastic consequences.
The American Obesity Association says 30% of America’s kids are overweight and 15% are
obese right now. Nearly one in three of our children will grow up to be overweight or obese
adults, developing diabetes, heart disease and other debilitating illnesses.
Today’s generation is the first in history to have a shorter life expectancy than their
parents. Obviously, the Childhood Obesity Epidemic has reached staggering proportions.
Obesity isn’t just a problem for children’s physical health; it affects their emotional, social,
and mental functions too. Overweight children often have very low self-esteem and lack
confidence. They may be shy and have trouble making friends, they aren’t as likely to play
sports, and other kids may tease them. It appears that overweight kids have the odds
stacked against them.
You may be wondering how this happened. According to Donna Krech, CEO of
Thin&Healthy’s Total Solution, there are several reasons children might be overweight.
The most obvious reasons people of any age are overweight are the foods they eat and
the amount of exercise they get. If they eat more calories than they burn off through
exercise, they will gain weight. It’s very simple, so shouldn’t it be easy to ensure every child
maintains a healthy weight and gets a great start in life?
Unfortunately, our culture is full of unhealthy choices and lifestyles. Busy families eat fast
food daily and rarely cook and eat healthy meals together. Schools are beginning to offer
healthier choices, but there are still plenty of unhealthy snacks and drinks available, and
many schools are cutting gym and recess time in an effort to spend more time on academic
learning. Video games and other electronic toys are wildly popular, and most don’t promote
physical exercise. Food and beverage companies use cartoon characters, toys and colorful
packaging to sell unhealthy foods, and the commercials run during your children’s favorite
shows. There are many factors involved, but we can’t expect someone else to fix the
problem. So where do you start when you are surrounded by negative influences?
We have a program called Thin&Healthy Kids that contains the latest information and real-
life examples of health-centered, family-friendly activities. For example, if you are unsure
how to get your kids to turn off the TV and go play outside, try limiting the amount of time
they are allowed to watch each day. Seems obvious, right? But many kids watch four or
more hours of TV every day! Another example of a healthy behavior we can all practice is
eating breakfast. The State of Minnesota Breakfast Study showed that kids who ate
breakfast before school had a general increase in math grades and reading scores,
increased attention, reduced nurse visits and improved behaviors.
Our program is full of helpful and relevant information like this as well as practical tips for
what foods to eat and what activities to do. Best of all, Thin&Healthy Kids teaches your child
and your whole family about communication, expressing emotions, learning, and all the
other behaviors and areas of life that affect overall health.
If your child is overweight already, you are worried he might be at risk, or you just want to
spend some quality time with your child and learn how to be a healthier family, contacts us
845-692-THIN (8446) or info@thinandhealthyny.com.
Thin&Healthy Kid's Weight Loss Program
think, “It’s just a little baby fat; he’ll grow out of it,” and that is often true. But consider this: If
your child has a Body Mass Index higher than 85% of other kids the same age, he or she
obese. This is more common than you might think, but there can be drastic consequences.
The American Obesity Association says 30% of America’s kids are overweight and 15% are
obese right now. Nearly one in three of our children will grow up to be overweight or obese
adults, developing diabetes, heart disease and other debilitating illnesses.
Today’s generation is the first in history to have a shorter life expectancy than their
parents. Obviously, the Childhood Obesity Epidemic has reached staggering proportions.
Obesity isn’t just a problem for children’s physical health; it affects their emotional, social,
and mental functions too. Overweight children often have very low self-esteem and lack
confidence. They may be shy and have trouble making friends, they aren’t as likely to play
sports, and other kids may tease them. It appears that overweight kids have the odds
stacked against them.
You may be wondering how this happened. According to Donna Krech, CEO of
Thin&Healthy’s Total Solution, there are several reasons children might be overweight.
The most obvious reasons people of any age are overweight are the foods they eat and
the amount of exercise they get. If they eat more calories than they burn off through
exercise, they will gain weight. It’s very simple, so shouldn’t it be easy to ensure every child
maintains a healthy weight and gets a great start in life?
Unfortunately, our culture is full of unhealthy choices and lifestyles. Busy families eat fast
food daily and rarely cook and eat healthy meals together. Schools are beginning to offer
healthier choices, but there are still plenty of unhealthy snacks and drinks available, and
many schools are cutting gym and recess time in an effort to spend more time on academic
learning. Video games and other electronic toys are wildly popular, and most don’t promote
physical exercise. Food and beverage companies use cartoon characters, toys and colorful
packaging to sell unhealthy foods, and the commercials run during your children’s favorite
shows. There are many factors involved, but we can’t expect someone else to fix the
problem. So where do you start when you are surrounded by negative influences?
We have a program called Thin&Healthy Kids that contains the latest information and real-
life examples of health-centered, family-friendly activities. For example, if you are unsure
how to get your kids to turn off the TV and go play outside, try limiting the amount of time
they are allowed to watch each day. Seems obvious, right? But many kids watch four or
more hours of TV every day! Another example of a healthy behavior we can all practice is
eating breakfast. The State of Minnesota Breakfast Study showed that kids who ate
breakfast before school had a general increase in math grades and reading scores,
increased attention, reduced nurse visits and improved behaviors.
Our program is full of helpful and relevant information like this as well as practical tips for
what foods to eat and what activities to do. Best of all, Thin&Healthy Kids teaches your child
and your whole family about communication, expressing emotions, learning, and all the
other behaviors and areas of life that affect overall health.
If your child is overweight already, you are worried he might be at risk, or you just want to
spend some quality time with your child and learn how to be a healthier family, contacts us
845-692-THIN (8446) or info@thinandhealthyny.com.
Thin&Healthy Kid's Weight Loss Program
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