Teaching Kids the Truth About Weight Stigma

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Teaching Kids the Truth About Weight Stigma

I can remember it like it was yesterday when one of the more popular girls in the class pinched my butt in front of several others and laughing, said, "There's a lot to pinch there!" And I know my father never meant any harm when he used to call me his "little fat buddy," but the words still cut deep.

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Mind~Body~Nutrition Chat - Stress Free Meal Planning

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Mind~Body~Nutrition Chat - Stress Free Meal Planning

I thought it would be fun to share our narrative from our Facebook Group Chat if you did not have a chance to join us. Just one catch! This is only the part of the narrative for the questions I shared and does not include the participants' comments for privacy reasons. 

We would love if you joined us for the next one! Join the Facebook Group to find out about the Chats! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbnsupport/

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Childhood Obesity - 3 Family Interventions

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Childhood Obesity - 3 Family Interventions

Childhood obesity presents many health problems for youth, including early onset of puberty, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, abnormal glucose tolerance and risk of obesity as an adult. In addition to the health risks involved, children with obesity also face social stigma.

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