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Hidden Sugars Could Contribute to Childhood Obesity

How much sugar is too much for kids? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains that a sugar-loaded diet contributes to childhood obesity. She recommends that children have no more than 45 grams of…

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Smartphones Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

Nearly 13 million children and adolescents in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It may seem counterintuitive, but pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says…

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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: 10 Myths About Diabetes

You have probably heard the old wives’ tale, “Do not let your child eat sugar, or they will get diabetes.” Is this true? Is it true that there is a cure for diabetes? Access to…

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Why Isn’t America’s Childhood Obesity Problem Getting Better?

The rate of childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. About one third of kids are either overweight or obese. But the US ranks number fifth in the world for childhood obesity,…

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Childhood Obesity 101

Have you ever wondered what you as a parent or concerned friend can do for an obese child? Dr. Cindy Gellner, from the University of Utah Health Care Clinics, will help you understand just how to do…

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