In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
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In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
Ep. 80: Family Divided: One Wants to Lose Weight, Another Wants Pizza.
Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
13 minutes
3 months ago
Ep. 80: Family Divided: One Wants to Lose Weight, Another Wants Pizza.
What should you do if your family keeps bringing home pizza, chips, and soda while you’re trying to eat healthier? In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari shares 10 real-life strategies that teens can use to stay on track—even if their family isn’t on the same page (yet). ✅ How to start a supportive family conversation ✅ Grocery shopping swaps that work ✅ How to create a healthy snack station just for you ✅ Fun ways to get siblings involved I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endoc...
Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:Talking about cafeteria choicesPacking balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, pr...
