Category Archives: obesity

Childhood obesity. How to help your kids. . .

Posted on July 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

A recent study of obese 2-11 year olds reinforced some take home points that all of us parents with young children may appreciate. . .First the facts and then how we can change the culture in our own homes. Limit sugar-sweetened beverages … Continue reading →

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Want to take off that “fat tire?”

Posted on March 29, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Losing and keeping weight off is a touchy subject.  I saw a patient today who is emotionally comfortable with a BMI of 45 (severely obese).  My heart goes out to her.  She is aware that she looks imposing and unapproachable … Continue reading →

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Breast-Feeding May Limit Obesity Risk – NYTimes.com

Posted on March 17, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Want to decrease your kids’ chance of being overweight?  Great new study confirming the importance of breastfeeding (hooray!) AND waiting to start solids until baby is at least 4 months old.  Here is the link. . . Breast-Feeding May Limit … Continue reading →

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Mindless Eating

Posted on October 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Interesting concept.   In fact. . . .what a great name for a book!  The author of Mindless Eating is a food scientist at Cornell and is speaking free this Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Hughes Metroplex in Wichita.  Obesity is rampant … Continue reading →

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