http://www.yomedics.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:40:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Next time you take your child to the movies closely watch the advertisements. Greater than two thirds of popular movies feature food, beverage and/or food retail establishment brand placements. The majority of these brand placements are for foods that are high in sugar and low in healthy nutrition. This behavior ... http://www.yomedics.com/blogs/how-to-snack-healthy-at-the-movies/ A recent study came out in the Journal of American Medical Association showing that the prevalence of overweight or obese children has remained steady for 10 years and is not declining. Childhood and adolescent obesity is such a hot topic right now that you would think these numbers would be ... http://www.yomedics.com/blogs/studies-show-childhood-obesity-is-not-decreasing/ Remember when we had to drink a glass of milk with every meal? That is not the case now a days. Most adolescents drink less white milk. Milk is being replaced with high calorie beverages such as specialty coffee drinks, soda, juice, flavored milks and energy drinks. A study in the American ... http://www.yomedics.com/blogs/link-between-adolescent-weight-gain-and-white-milk-consumption/ I had an exciting opportunity to participate in a teleconference with the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The topic was to discuss pledges that are part of the First Lady's "Let's Move" campaign to fight childhood obesity. Secretary ... http://www.yomedics.com/uncategorized/michelle-obamas-obesity-initiative/ YoMedics is committed to serving individuals and families.  We love what we do and are looking forward to an amazing 2010!  Here at the end of 2009 we'd like the opportunity to learn more about your health concerns. We would be so honored if you would take a few quick moments ... http://www.yomedics.com/blogs/please-take-our-super-quick-family-health-survey/ At nearly 300 pounds, Heather Quillen knew she needed to make a drastic change. And did she ever! Her new outlook on life ignited a passion to help others. She developed a promising new program called YoMedics, aimed at fighting childhood obesity before it even begins. http://www.yomedics.com/video/heathers-story-on-growingbolder-com/ Even though it may be the season, no candies, cookies or pies necessary. The sweetness of your child early in the morning, re-connecting with long time friends, strengthen new friendships and pausing to be grateful. We tend to get so caught up in our daily "chores" and schedules, we ... http://www.yomedics.com/blogs/oh-the-sweetness-of-life/ There was a very good article in the Wall Street Journal last week written by Muhtar Kent, CEO of the Coca-Cola Company. He explained how it is inappropriate to tax certain beverages and foods that have been determined to be  high in calories. I agree with him. Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to ... http://www.yomedics.com/blogs/is-coke-the-cause-of-obesity/ It's going to take all of us to turn this ship around, and guess what, we're doing it! We are changing the direction of children's health and navigating the icebergs. We are doing it because our children are worth it and they deserve the gift of health. ... http://www.yomedics.com/blogs/we-are-turning-the-titanic/ Heather and I are in California and Texas this week. We have a busy agenda of meetings to build relationships with other health conscious individuals who are concerned with our children's health and wellness. We had a wonderful meeting today with individuals who are also passionate about childhood obesity and ... http://www.yomedics.com/blogs/building-a-foundation-for-sustainable-living/