Can School Lunches Lead to Obesity? – Livestrong Foundation

October 11, 2013 0 Comments 8 tags

1) The article is designed to provide parents with opportunities to help improve the school lunch system. Please provide examples of the common options served at school and how these

The Seasonal 7 Pound Weight Gain – Leaf Lifestyle

October 6, 2013 0 Comments 6 tags

Have you ever heard of the “Seasonal 7 pound weight gain”? This is the average amount of weight that people gain during the holiday season, typically from October 31st– January

How to Stay Fit During the Holidays – Healthy Moms Blog

October 3, 2013 0 Comments 6 tags

1.    Why do Americans gain weight during the Holidays? It is simple, Americans typical gain what we call the “seasonal 7 pounds” between Halloween and New Year’s Day because there

Important Health and Nutrition Topics with Minority Counterpoint

September 24, 2013 0 Comments 9 tags

Gwen Blackburn of the radio show, Minority Counterpoint, spoke with Dr. Kantor about a variety of topics surrounding health, health care and nutrition. Dr. Kantor says that we are making

Ward Off Holiday Weight Gain – All You Magazine

September 23, 2013 0 Comments 6 tags

Dr. Kantor answers questions from All You Magazine and gives tips to prevent holiday weight gain. Have you ever heard of the “Seasonal 7 pound weight gain”? This is the

Why Children Should “Drink Up” – Diets in Review

September 20, 2013 0 Comments 5 tags

Dr. Kantor was recently interviewed by Diets in Review about childhood obesity, and why it is important for children to “Drink Up.” Dr. Kantor believes that we are taking steps

Healthy Snack Alternatives to Halloween Candy – Today’s Momma Blog

September 19, 2013 0 Comments 6 tags

What are some healthy snack alternatives to Halloween candy?  Halloween candy is typically processed, full of dye, and high fructose corn syrup with excessive amounts of sugar and other harmful

“Fat Letters” Spark Controversy – WINA Radio

September 18, 2013 0 Comments 7 tags

The media has sensationalized the recent letters that schools are sending home to parents if their child has a BMI over 30, by calling them “fat letters.”  Are these letters

How Can We Fight the Obesity Epidemic? – WGY Radio

September 16, 2013 0 Comments 8 tags

Schools in 21 states are sending home letters to inform parents that based on their child’s BMI, he or she is considered at risk for obesity.  Dr. Kantor talked about

Rising Childhood Obesity – The “Fat Letters” with Good Day Albany

September 12, 2013 0 Comments 5 tags

Dr. Kantor returns to Good Day Albany, this time to discuss the rising childhood obesity epidemic. School systems in many states are sending home “fat letters” to alert parents if