The prevalence of obesity for children and adolescents ages 2-19 years old living in the United States is nearly 17%. This statistic is dramatically above the estimated 5% from the early 1970’s. Our society has become less focused on manual activities as well as increasing economic demands on our families which are limiting time and choice of family meals and activities.
The increased risk of developing significant co morbidities such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea can be avoided. In addition to coping with these medical conditions, children are often targets of social aggression, discrimination and bullying due to their obesity. Continue reading
Gout has been around for centuries. It was a common condition among the wealthier class, who because little other food was available lived mostly on meat.
One of the reasons I became a Registered Dietitian was my own personal lack of nutrition knowledge which only kept me locked into bad habits of course I did not know were bad habits. In school I wanted to be one of the group whatever my friends ate I ate. Pizza, fries, soda, cookies etc. Then years later being a young mother I started to realize that I was heavier than my circle of friends. I tried diets without anything really working for more than a few months. It took many years of trial and error until I started educating myself. Once you have the basics down it seems that weight control becomes manageable. One of the basics includes reading the nutrition labels on food and knowing how many calories your body needs every day. 
27.1 million Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), have heart disease. Being overweight or obese, having high blood pressure and/or type II diabetes are conditions that may increase the risk of developing heart disease, as well as Alzheimer’s and kidney disease.
Today and every day until February 5th, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will be creating a game plan and and practicing the winning strategies created by their experienced coaching staff.
After years of battling weight issues personally and professionally there is one very important strategy that needs to be addressed. Long-term success will be achieved when and only when you understand and master this strategy.
How often have you been to a salad station in a take- out lunch place with someone on the other side ready to fill your bowl? I have many clients that are faced with this situation daily during their work week. One of the benefits of meeting with a nutritionist is working out a customized plan to overcome obstacles such as this. I invite you to contact me, Bernice Borow RD, CDN, Specialist in weight management, so we can overcome any obstacles you might be dealing with in your attempt to be at your healthiest. 