Tween Obesity - Stop Sugarcoating It, America

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Dr. Lyndsay on CBS8 San Diego!

Dr. Lyndsay on Fox40 Sacramento talking about Body Image

Welcome the New Year with Reflection

Guest Blog by Annie Fox!

Dr. Lyndsay's Guest Blog: She's Your Daughter and She Needs You by Annie Fox, M.Ed. Over the past decade research has indicated that girls are getting their periods earlier and earlier. Experts weighed in about the ramifications of the early onset of puberty. Higher risk for cancer, violent victimization and depression made the list. (Depression in girls can lead to cutting, eating disorders, substance abuse, and sexual promiscuity.) Scientists explored the possible causes of this "trend". Turns out, according to the research done by biologist Sandra Steingraber, American girls' onset of menarche (getting their first period) has pretty much stayed the same for the past 35 years. That is, 12.8 years to 12.6 years. What has changed fairly dramatically is the onset of thelarche (the development of breasts). According to the studies Steingraber reviewed in her ground-breaking 1998 book Living Downstream: A Scientist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment, "By age 8, 14% of American girls have breasts." Read more here....

Proud2BeMe

Last month, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) announced the launch of an interactive teen website, www.Proud2Bme.org! Proud2Bme is dedicated to promoting healthy attitudes about food, weight and body image, targeting teens and young adults.

The site provides youth with a positive, fun, interactive environment to learn, connect with others and take action for personal and social change—especially the many teens with body image issues or who have (or are at risk of developing) eating disorders. Through engaging content and community features, this unique online space offers news about entertainment, fashion, beauty and other relevant pop culture in a safe, age-appropriate environment. Additionally, there are forums and chat rooms where teens are able to interact and make new friends.

Corona Del Mar High School Presentation

PARENTS, STUDENTS and EDUCATORS

WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A

PTA-SPONSORED EVENT

Presented by

Dr. Lyndsay Elliott, PSYD

and

Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD

CURRENT TRENDS IN FOOD, NUTRITION AND BODY IMAGE ISSUES:

Insights To Increase Your Awareness

and Promote a Healthy Self‐image in Your Children

1. Athletics and Performance Issues

2. Body Dissatisfaction: Risk Factors for Obesity and Eating Disorders

3. Eating Issues with Boys

4. Fad Dieting and New Concerns

5. Bullying and Body Image

6. Academic Achievement Expectations

7. “Gentle” Nutrition Information

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16^TH

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

WHERE: CDM LITTLE THEATER

Dr. Lyndsay Elliott, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist and maintains a boutique practice in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Lyndsay specializes in food and body image issues, and has been an expert in the field since 1996. Her past speaking engagements have included presentations for the California PTA, Hoag Hospital, NMUSD, UCI, OCC, St. Margaret’s High School and Concordia University. In addition to her blog and website, www.DrLyndsayElliott.com, Dr. Lyndsay, posts relevant disordered eating information via twitter @DrLyndsay, and on Facebook at Dr. Lyndsay Elliott, Inc.

Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD is a Newport Beach Registered Dietician. She has authored numerous written works on nutrition and diet-related issues, including the book Intuitive Eating. Ms. Tribole gained national recognition as a nutrition expert for many years as the correspondent for Good Morning America. More information about Evelyn can be found on her website at www.EvelynTribole.com.