Two personal stories about children. Samantha Stevens is a four year old girl that weighs 54 pounds. Samantha is the biggest student in her pre-kindergarten class. Her parents made a statement that all she does is snack, eat, and nibble. She can’t just have one of anything, she has to have three or more. She is just never content with just one serving.
Samatha’s mother says that she is a carbohydrate addict. Samantha loves any type of noodles, bread, or fast food. Samatha’s mother tries to say no and stop her from eating everything, but she eventually caves in and gives her what she want. Samatha’s mother knows that her child needs help so she looked out for help. Samantha began a program on Long Island run by Dolgoff. This was a six month plan to help her get healthier.
The next child is Nicholas Reeves. Nicholas is a eight year old boy in second grade that weight 117 pounds. Nicholas’ mother doesn't know what to say to him because he is always hungry even after they eat. Nicholas's mother knew he needed some help so she took him to a clinic at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Both children have started to change their diets after they have meet with the professionals.
These stories are very interesting. It is a different point of view hearing from personal stories and not just reading and learning about facts. I feel that people learn more about topics when they hear personal stories. I believe that these children's parents did the right thing by looking out for help for their children. These children need help and guidance to become healthy again.
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/childhood-obesity-pediatric-weight-management-clinic/story?id=10650793
Samatha’s mother says that she is a carbohydrate addict. Samantha loves any type of noodles, bread, or fast food. Samatha’s mother tries to say no and stop her from eating everything, but she eventually caves in and gives her what she want. Samatha’s mother knows that her child needs help so she looked out for help. Samantha began a program on Long Island run by Dolgoff. This was a six month plan to help her get healthier.
The next child is Nicholas Reeves. Nicholas is a eight year old boy in second grade that weight 117 pounds. Nicholas’ mother doesn't know what to say to him because he is always hungry even after they eat. Nicholas's mother knew he needed some help so she took him to a clinic at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Both children have started to change their diets after they have meet with the professionals.
These stories are very interesting. It is a different point of view hearing from personal stories and not just reading and learning about facts. I feel that people learn more about topics when they hear personal stories. I believe that these children's parents did the right thing by looking out for help for their children. These children need help and guidance to become healthy again.
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/childhood-obesity-pediatric-weight-management-clinic/story?id=10650793