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WINTER 2014
health inspiration
TABLE of CONTENTS
A healthy attitude is contagious,
but don't wait to catch it
from others. Be a carrier.
in the know ................... 2
for the family ................. 3
nutrition......................... 6
get smart ...................... 7
well-being ................... 10
for her ......................... 14
for him ........................ 15
— TOM STOPPARD
January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month. Did you know?:
Childhood obesity
rates have more than
On average,
american adolescents
consume more full-calorie
soda
than milk in a day.
doubled
More than
35%
among american children
and tripled among
US adolescents
since 1980.
By setting good lifestyle, fitness and nutrition examples, parents
can help keep their kids on the right course. For information about
the services available for overweight children at Cohen Children's
Medical Center, visit northshorelij.com/ccmcny. For information
about the services available at the North Shore-LIJ Center for
Weight Management, visit bit.ly/nslijweightmanagement.
of United states adults
are considered obese.
NORTH SHORE-LIJ HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS:
Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York Forest Hills
Hospital Franklin Hospital Glen Cove Hospital Huntington
Hospital Lenox Hill Hospital LIJ Medical Center North Shore
University Hospital Plainview Hospital Southside Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital Syosset Hospital Zucker Hillside
Hospital Affiliate: Nassau University Medical Center
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