In the media

Houston Chronicle

Bellaire Examiner

Texas Children's Hospital Services and Programs

Adolescent Medicine Clinic

Center for Comprehensive Surgical Management of Adolescent Obesity

Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Service

 Soda "Pop" Quiz

Q: How many pounds can you gain per year by drinking one can of soda per day?
A: 15 pounds

 

 Print Sample Recipes (pdf)

Salmon Spread

Vegetable Squares

Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders

 

 

Parent Resource Center
The Family Guide to Fighting Fat

The experts at Texas Children's Hospital have written the definitive guide on family weight management and smart nutrition. Featuring personalized weight-loss plans, nutritional recipes and the latest medical advice, this book gives you the tools you need to get your family on the right track.

Why we wrote the book

  • More than 36% of children and adolescents in Houston are overweight.
  • Overweight children and adolescents are more likely to become obese as adults.
  • Research shows that this could be the first generation where children may fail to outlive their parents.
The Family Guide to Fighting Fat
Our goals for families
  • Understand the behaviors and food/exercise choices that contribute to weight problems.
  • Develop detours to common roadblocks such as time, family dynamics, money or peer pressure that keep us from healthier habits.
What's Inside
  • Real stories
  • Success strategies
  • Tips and tools to help families achieve success
  • Information and age-specific strategies


"The Family Guide to Fighting Fat" is available for $14.95 in Texas Children's Hospital gift shops, local and online bookstores.

 

 

 

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