Obesity and Pregnancy a Dangerous Combination

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Obesity and Pregnancy a Dangerous Combination; By: Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.
Topic Started: Jun 29 2009, 09:19 AM (87 Views)
TeachX3	Jun 29 2009, 09:19 AM Post #1
Posts: 5,885 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	We've read a lot about the obesity epidemic spreading to kids. It's frightening to see early signs of heart disease, diabetes, and other obesity-related conditions showing up in ever-younger children. And now it appears that even babies in the womb are being affected by our weight problems. More and more women are now overweight or obese when they get pregnant—leading to greater complications for these moms and their babies. In response, the Institute of Medicine recently released new guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy. Although no one is advised to lose weight while pregnant, many women are now being told that they shouldn't be gaining more than a few pounds over the entire pregnancy. For more on the new guidelines, as well as how much protein is recommended for a healthy pregnancy, please see the Nutrition Data Blog. In an effort to help everyone watch their waistlines, a growing number of cities and states are considering laws requiring restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus. Most Nutrition Data readers seem to think it's a good idea. What do you think? Feel free to add your comments to the discussion. SOURCE
	My Goal... NO to TOXINS: chemicals, artificial colors & flavors, preservatives, additives, man made (lab created) 'foods', GMO's, pesticides, added hormones, antibiotics, etc... and YES to ORGANIC: whole, fresh & pure natural living! ~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


Princess2one	Jun 29 2009, 02:52 PM Post #2
Advanced Posts: 1,206 Group: VIP Member #149 Joined: June 2, 2008 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple, Strawberries, Grapes, Grapefruit, Bananas, Favorite Vegetable? Red Peppers, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Spinach Favorite Exercise? Walking, Dancing Healthy Lifestyle Goal? 141lbs	I think if you are overweight and become pregnant and change your ways that you child has a great chance to be healthy. When I got pregnant with my daughter I was overweight. I only gained 22lbs with her, ate extremely healthy and walked everyday. So I think it's more about your habbits while being pregnant and then how you raise your child after it's born. My kids watch very little TV, get lots of exercise, and have home cooked meals with lots of veggies. Eating out, juck food and soda is a treat. This is very different compared to the normal American lifestyle. However, I think that it's a great idea to put nutrition facts on the menus.
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TeachX3	Jun 29 2009, 04:22 PM Post #3
Posts: 5,885 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	P2O This is very different compared to the normal American lifestyle. I agree with you, many American families do not practice such a healthy lifestyle as yours... and I think you are correct that even if we as adults are overweight, we can still show our young ones how to live a proper healthy lifestyle and by our own example is the best way. But as you said, so many do not. Eating out, junk food and soda are staples within many families. It saddens me to see so very many young children who are extremely overweight. I know a few personally and it not only affects their health, but it does their psyche as well. I TOTALLY agree with the nutrition facts on menus too!
	My Goal... NO to TOXINS: chemicals, artificial colors & flavors, preservatives, additives, man made (lab created) 'foods', GMO's, pesticides, added hormones, antibiotics, etc... and YES to ORGANIC: whole, fresh & pure natural living! ~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


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