24-7 Let's Go! Healthy Lifestyles Program.

Healthy Bites!

Words of wisdom from NYSUT Health Care Professionals

The following articles were produced for 24/7 Let's Go! by NYSUT Health Care Professionals.

Top Ten Nutrition Myths. Are carbohydrates by for you? Can skipping meals help you lose weight? Get the facts from Candi Possinger MS, RD, CDN, CDE, and Atif B. Awad, PhD. Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, University at Buffalo. UUP members, Buffalo Health Science Chapter.

Childhood Obesity. Government statistics show a tripling in obesity rates of children and adolescents in the past 20 years. Nearly one in five American children is overweight; this epidemic paints a grim picture for the health of our children. By Dona Frazee, R.N., Vice President, Visiting Nurses of Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer.

Eating Disorders: Q & A. Are obese kids considered to have eating disorders? How prevalent is obesity in kids? Is New York worse than other states? Get the facts from Dr. Rudy Nydegger, Clinical psychologist, Officer in the New York State Psychological Association.

Thanks!

NYSUT extends thanks to those who took part in this pilot project. As 24/7 Let's Go! moves forward, we'll be soliciting your comments and suggestions. We're especially looking for new and creative ideas that students found fun.

24-7 Let's Go. A Healthy Lifestyles Program brought to you by New York State United Teachers, the NYSUT Health Care Professionals Council and the American Cancer Society. NYSUT.org. Copyright New York State United Teachers. 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, New York, 12110-2455. 518.213.6000. http://www.nysut.org .