ASK THE PEDIATRICIAN
Doctor, how do we change? When I see a family in my office whose child is overweight or obese, I am asked this question by parents. The parents often are perplexed. Many times parents have… [view full article »]
ACMH FOUNDATION PROMOTES FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
The ACMH Foundation received a grant from the Margaret Patton Foundation that enables eligible recipients an opportunity to obtain $10 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program encourages consumers to avoid low cost, high… [view full article »]
MyPlate
by Carnie Smith, Adagio Health Dietetic Intern You remember the food guide pyramids, right? This ancient Egyptian shape was the symbol of our nutrition recommendations for almost 20 years! Sadly, reports showed that only a few… [view full article »]
Let’s Move Pittsburgh!
Let’s Move Pittsburgh—modeled after First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! national campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of healthy foods, increased exercise and decreased screen time for children—is a collaborative effort of organizations in… [view full article »]
Ways To Be Active When the Whole Family Gets Together For the Holidays
The holidays are full of delicious feasts, turkey dinners, and tantalizing sweets left and right. Add on top of that the inherent sense of laziness that comes with vacation, and finding a chance to exercise… [view full article »]
A Healthy Meal
Spend your summer outside! This week’s healthy recipe features vegetables you can find at local farmers markets or in your family’s garden. Healthy Dinner of the week: Grilled Vegetable Packets Grilled Fruit Grilled Salmon Brown… [view full article »]
