MOMS GET THE HELP THEY NEED TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Busy Moms Have Spoken Out About the Difficulties of Getting Their Kids ActiveMendota Heights, MN – More than one third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. "Physical activity is associated with many health benefits but most children fail to meet national recommendations,” according to Michele Gilson, MDA, RD and Lead Pediatric Nutritionist at Kaiser Permanente. “Juggling work, school and running the house leaves little time to find activities for my kids that fit my budget and schedule,” says busy mom Nicole Armstrong. This frustrated mom is not alone. “We have received 1,