Overweight adolescent measuring waist circumference. A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals that the incidence of obesity in children ages 2-19 is at an all-time high. This is a global trend. I have written about this topic before, but it deserves repeating. The purpose of this blog is to educate, to combat this trend, and to prevent future diseases through nutrition, starting at an early age. The Facts: The current rate of obesity in children is 20%

The last two decades have shown a surge in the cases of youth-onset type 2 diabetes. This used to be a disease of adults only and was called adult-onset diabetes, since it was not seen in children. It is now a pediatric disease. Type 2 diabetes in children is rising at a faster rate than type 1 and is a global problem. The word diabetes written on a chalkboard surrounded by a scale, glucometer, stethoscope, exercise equipment, and healthy foods. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is cause

What are obesogens? The shocking link between obesogens and appetite is something every family needs to understand. Obesogens are chemicals in our environment that are linked to obesity. They are thought to disrupt the actions of hormones in regulating our metabolism and appetite and are considered endocrine disruptors. (See previous articles on endocrine disruptors from March 15 and 22, 2023.) 3D model of a chemical compound. Obesogens are chemicals which act as endocrine

Discovering the secret behind Japan low obesity rates started with a firsthand experience. I recently returned from a ski trip/medical meeting to Japan. We were on the island of Hokkaido, which receives the most snowfall in Japan. They set records this year, over 10 feet of snow! Besides the snow and powder, I was impressed by the lack of obesity where we traveled. Out of 8 days of travel and seeing thousands of people, I could count on one hand the number of obese people I