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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. It's important to remember that how we talk to children about nutrition and interact at mealtimes can greatly impact a child’s relationship with food. In the New York Times article “How to Teach Children About Healthy Eating, Without Food Shaming,” pediatrician Dr. Natalie Muth suggests families keep conversations around food positive and avoid making negative comments about a child’s — or anyone’s — appearance or eating patterns. Associate professor and vice chair of research, Dr. Jerica Berge, advises against bringing weight into healthy-eating conversations. Weight-focused conversations with younger kids can manifest later as low self-esteem, unhealthy body image, and disordered eating during adolescence. Instead of presenting weight loss as the desired outcome of healthy eating, try to find positive outcomes that follow the child’s interest — like having more energy to play sports or to hang out with friends. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) if your child starts obsessing about weight, or gains or loses a lot of weight in a short period of time, as these may be signs of disordered eating. Your PCP might refer you to Tori Garner, dietitian at Harney District Hospital (HDH) Family Care Clinic, for nutrition education. You can learn more about Dietitian Tori Garner and her services by calling HDH Family Care Clinic at 541-573-2074.To read the full New York Times article, go to: www.nytimes.com/article/kids-healthy-eating-habits.html.To find kid-friendly recipes that your child might enjoy, visit foodhero.org/healthy-recipes-search ... See MoreSee Less

Let's try this again! Clearer skies and cooler temperatures have made conditions much better for an outdoor stroll. Do you want to get your steps in this fall? Grab a friend and join us for the Community Walking Group! The group will meet at the Burns High School track Mondays and Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7-8 a.m. The first group meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 3 (the day after Labor Day). The last group meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 16.Prizes will be awarded during the final session (Oct. 16) to the TOP 3 participants with the highest rate of attendance! This FREE group will be hosted by Dietitian Tori Garner. Call Tori at the Harney District Hospital Family Care Clinic at 541-573-2074 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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