Childhood Obesity, Carbohydrate Loads & Housework Calories: What Parents Need to Know

Is childhood obesity on the rise in Australia? On this week’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell dive into the latest alarming statistics on childhood obesity and the steps we can all take to ensure our kids stay healthy for years to come.

Key topics covered this week:

• The state of childhood obesity in Australia: Why 2.2 million children are at risk and how it’s more than just a diet problem.
• What parents can do: From waist measurements to healthy snack swaps, simple strategies to keep kids healthy.
• Carbohydrate loading: Are you eating too many carbs? Why your breakfast may be super-loading your carb intake without you even realising.
• Housework and exercise: Can cleaning your house be as good as a workout? Find out if scrubbing floors can count as physical activity!
• Listener question: What’s the truth behind burning calories while doing housework? Is it a real workout or just wishful thinking?

Plus, we share our expert thoughts on why balancing carbohydrate intake is essential, how to get kids active without breaking the bank, and why some so-called healthy meals might be doing you more harm than good.

Listen now for our insights on these crucial topics, and hear what parents can do today to turn the obesity crisis around!

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