Is State Intervention Necessary in Childhood Obesity Cases?

This topic is expansively described and discussed in a recent article by the Journal of American Medical Association, otherwise known as JAMA. The full article can be found here.


The basic question being asked is, "Is Having Obese Children Child Abuse?", as discussed in this article.


Health Adventure Coach welcomes your opinions and discussions.


One of the contributing authors, Dr. David S. Ludwig MD, PhD, [Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115. (david.ludwig@childrens.harvard.edu).] ,a pediatric endocrinologist, is the Founding Director of Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) program at Children's Hospital in Boston and author of the book "Ending The Food Fight"  

" Twelve years ago, Dr. Ludwig founded the Optimal Weight for Life Program (OWL) at Children's Hospital Boston. There he and his team tailored his low-glycemic diet for children and combined it  with a nine-week progressive plan that benefits the entire family. Dr. Ludwig wins parents' trust but also offers hope to their children who often feel teased, bullied, and defeated.

 This scientifically proven approach addresses, for the first time, all three key factors affecting body weight—biology, behavior, and environment—and integrates them into a powerful   prescription for weight loss. Dr. Ludwig compassionately recognizes the challenges children and their parents face in today’s fast food/fake food world, and guides them from conflict to  cooperation along the road to health.

 In Ending the Food Fight, Dr. Ludwig shares his program with parents everywhere, giving them all the tools they need to help their children win the food fight, once and for all.". 

Links:

Overweight in Chidren, The American Heart Association


[OWL} Optimal Weight For Life Program


The Official Website of the Glycemic Index and GI Database


Obesity Prevention and Treatment in Children


The American Obesity Society


Ideal Bodyweight Calculator for Kids


Portion Control


Understanding Child Nutrition


Infant and Toddler Nutrition

Local Cycling Event : Ladies Bicycling Ride, Van Fleet Trail, Auburndale FL. Sat. June 18/11

This event is facilitated by Heartland Christian Outdoor Enthusiasts Group. HCOE is a Christian nondenominational group enjoying Father's Creation via human-powered activities in the heart of Central FL.(Based out of Winter Haven/Lakeland).

Event Time: Saturday, June 18 · 7:30am - 10:00am
Location: Gen. James A. Van Fleet Trail, Auburndale TECO Trailhead
Intersection of Berkley Rd & Denton Ave if travelling North from Auburndale. At the light, turn Left, drive .4mi and turn Right into Trailhead Parking Lot.

Info: Auburndale TECO Trailhead http://www.friendsoftheparks.net/files/Auburndale_TECO_Trail_WEB-FACTSHEET2.pdf
Instructions: Let's meet at the Trailhead Parking Lot @ 7:30am. We'll ride through to Polk City Gen. Van Fleet Trail and bike until we have a consensus to turn back. Ride will be a moderate pace, non-drop ride.


More: Weather: 77F, Real Feel 90F, Wind 2SSE, Humidity 89%.
Bring lots of hydration, perhaps a snack for energy, small first aid kit, Emergency contact information.
Questions: contact Lori, (863) 662-1225 or email info.HCOE@gmail.com

 Event listed: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180230102030831

Our website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_207550555952084&ap=1
Our Blog: http://heartlandchristianoutdoorenthusiasts.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HrtCrstnOutdoor 

First Friday BikeLakeland Festival, June 3/11

Please click on the link to view  photos and video of First Friday BikeLakeland Festival in downtown Lakeland, Florida.

Hope you'll join us soon!




LINK

Promenade In Plaid Hosted by BikeLakeland, June 3/11

Life happens in Lakeland, Florida and especially for the cycling enthusiast!

Enjoy this short clip of the Promenade In Plaid, hosted by BikeLakeland on the First Friday Downtown Lakeland, June 3/11

We hope you'll join us on some of the group rides; it's a great way to meet fellow cyclists and find others who ride at your pace.

Celebrate National Trails Day, Saturday June 4/11

What are YOU doing today to celebrate National Trails Day?

LINKS

What is National Trails Day® and why celebrate NTD? 

Why Celebrate Trails? 

How do Trails Make you Healthy? 

How Successful is National Trails Day®?

Who are the Leaders of National Trails Day®? 

How can my Organization get involved in National Trails Day®? 

Does National Trails Day® have to be the first Saturday in June?

There's a New Christian Outdoor Group in Central Florida!

Heartland Christian Outdoor Enthusiasts Group was founded out of the desires of Bob Adams & Lori Clinch Adams to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities with others of the Christian faith who were as avid and adventurous as they are......and to do so near their home in Winter Haven/Lakeland, Polk County, FL. 

         

A description of the group, found on Facebook is: 

We are a non/trans-denominational group with a common bond of having a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior who love participating in human-powered outdoor activities.

Through spending time outdoors in God’s creation with more of His Kids, our desire is to experience:

• An expansion of our love for God and knowledge of Him

• Wholesome, encouraging fellowship and friendship

• Improvement in our health and wellbeing

• Adventures in new geographical areas

• Gaining new skills and abilities

• Opportunities for doing good, glorifying God and sharing His Good News with those who do not yet know Him

[“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:16]

On the facebook group page, members themselves can post and event and volunteer to be the facilitator of that event and are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with others. 

About the Administrators:

Bob Adams is an avid long-distance road cyclist, having completed the STP (Seattle to Portland) ride in 2008, cycling 204 miles in 1 day with his son, he's completed several century rides and other shorter community rides, he has hiked many mountains near his hometown of Klamath Falls, OR.. 

 

His wife Lori Clinch Adams who not only is the creator of this blog and several others, is a Certified Nordic Pole Walking Instructor, Fitness Trainer, Wellness Coach and Walking Fitness Writer. Together they enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, inline skating, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, exploring new places and designing their own sports nutrition regimen and healthy-eating diet.         

To contact the Administrators, please email: info.HCOE@gmail.com  
or phone (863) 268-4404


Links:
Facebook Group Events
Facebook Page

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A  D   V  E N  T  U  R E   - An exciting or remarkable experience/quest involving exploration, mission & unknown risks


“A private relationship of worshiping God is the greatest essential element of SPIRITUAL FITNESS.   It is in the unseen life that you become perfectly fit.”


"Outdoor exercise is the healthiest form of fitness – not only for the environment, but for the soul."

'The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.'        -Anne Frank-

'Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you... while cares will drop offlike autumn leaves' - John Muir

'And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.' 

Webinar: how can you get more kids to bike to school?

When: Tuesday, May 31, 1 - 2 p.m. EDT

This webinar is part of the SRTS Webinar series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School.

For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley@americawalks.org.

Register now

Sign Up for Safe Routes Newsletter

Listen to podcast: Park and Walk Programs

Like on Facebook: National Center For Safe Routes To School

Link: Safe Routes To School Online Guide

Link: America Walks

Bless All You Mothers! A Motherhood Rap, A Must See

Renfroe is an Atlanta-based comedian/singer/mother who definitely has a knack for humor, parenting and rap.  

Search For The MOST DURABLE PERSON

Gear Junkie Sweepstakes: 

'The CORDURA brand Search for the Most Durable Person!'

An all-expenses-paid adventure trip to Utah with the CORDURA® brand team and the Gear Junkie crew this summer!

Entry is easy. Simply use the form on their new sweepstakes channel — http://gearjunkie.com/most-durable-person — to upload a quick story, photos, or a video and tell them why you or a friend/family member are among the outdoors’ “most durable” people. (“Durable” in any context whatsoever, be creative!) The best entries will go live on GearJunkie.com this month. Contest runs May 1 – May 30, 2011

 Click HERE to enter today!

Enter to win a Travel Trek to Paris!

I just entered the Road ID Spring Giveaway for a chance to win a Trek Travel trip to Paris for the 2011 Tour de France or an iPad 2. It's free to enter. 

Live Chat May 2: Best Exercises For People With Multiple Sclerosis

Learn how exercise can help people with multiple sclerosis during a live Web chat on Monday, May 2, at 11 a.m. Pacific time (1 p.m. Central time, 2 p.m. Eastern time).

Get advice on what types of exercises and workouts are best for MS from Dr. Barbara Giesser, clinical professor of neurology at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine and medical director of the Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center at UCLA. Giesser has specialized in treating people with MS since 1982.

Can't make the chat? Email your questions in advance to chat moderator Jeannine Stein at jeannine.stein@latimes.com.

Here's the LINK

Recommended Links

MS Diet and Nutrition

Exercise and Fitness Programs for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Register to order your FREE Fitness DVD with Katrina A Hodgson

MS Active Wellness Fitness – Vitalize Workout with Chair Exercises

MS Active Wellness Fitness – Energize Workout

MS Active Wellness Fitness – Maximize Workout

Multiple Sclerosis Workout Tip

 

An Active approach to helping your MS: Register today with MS Active Source and:

• Receive a free fitness DVD
• Share your favorite recipe
• Find memory games and fitness tools
• Speak with a mentor
• Subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter

Milky Way Wowzer

This is a health feast for all of your senses!

This was filmed between April 4-11/11 on El Tiede, Spain's highest mountain
Source

Can it be justified?

Foam Alone: Do Furniture Flame Retardants Save Enough Lives to Justify Their Environmental Damage

[click on link above for full article]

Faith, Fitness and Charity = Dance Your Shoes Off!

As an Evangelical Christian, I love moving my body and exercising to encouraging, edifying tunes/music. Not only does it help me exercise for longer periods of time but it also builds up my spiritual wellness/life.

The song/music and words used for this Dance of Celebration is so contagious and likable that I am adopting it into my exercise time. (it's not for sale yet)

The actual presentation by Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX was in celebration of Jesus' Resurrection but to also donate shoes to the needy. I pray we all may be inspired creatively to celebrate our faith and be charitable this Easter Season.

Here is anther source for Faith-based exercise tunes and workouts

Participate with Greenpeace Int'l. in a world record attempt in support of renewable energy!

Did you know that Facebook - the social network website that so many love and use everyday - uses coal - and nuclear energy to power their massive data centres - their warehouses of servers where all the personal information is stored?


With this Guinness world record attempt, Greenpeace International is going to show Facebook staff the huge global support for renewable energy - by setting a world record for the most Facebook comments on a post in just 24 hours!


Guinness World Records have confirmed that we need at least 50,000 comments on Facebook in 24hrs to set the record. 


If you are a Facebook member, Click here, and leave as many comments as you like! 


Click on Greenpeace International for all the details of this challenge.

Be Informed:

How does burning coal affect the environment?

Natural Gas and the environment

Black Lung Disease of  Coal Miners 

Check out Ecomom Blog & Her Healthy Home Makeover Contest

Click the logo above to enter Kimberly Danek Pinskson's Healthy Home Makeover Contest

Healthy Home Suggestions from Health Adventure Coach: 


                                                                                                                                                         

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***Health Adventure Coach's SOAP NUT Product Review: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Soap Nuts as my New Laundry Soap!

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