Since parents often wonder how you help their children manage their weight, a session in the “Meet the Pediatric Pros” series offered free information for parents and other caregivers on November 18, 2008. Sponsored by Fernandes Center for Children & Families of Saint Anne's Hospital, pediatric dietitian Kathleen Bucklin, RD spoke on “Kid-Friendly Solutions for Managing Your Child’s Weight”. She offered advice on food choices, exercise and ways to modify children's eating behaviors and set limits around food. Attributing many weight problems to habitual patterns of eating out of boredom or for emotional reasons, she suggested that parents limit access to soda, sweets and starches, which often lead to weight gain in the entire family. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Bucklin is a registered dietitian who works with children of all ages on a variety of nutrition topics and issues, including weight management. Saint Anne’s Hospital is Greater Fall River’s only comprehensive provider of inpatient and outpatient pediatric health services for children from infancy through young adult. For further information about the series, contact Anne Ferreira at 508-235-5056.
 

(Top row) Kathleen Bucklin, RD, talked about food choices, portion control, and exercise as important to weight management. (Middle row, left) Delane Rozario listens to Ms. Bucklin talk about behavior management issues with children. (Bottom row) Ms. Bucklin takes questions from participants as Amy Cabral, Susan Mello and Carrie Silvia listen. (Bottom row, right) Debra Mulroy, Celeste Chace and Sally Ferreira enjoy some of Ms. Bucklin's responses.