Opinions / Editorials
Take a look at what the professionals think! In this section you can read what health and nutrition researchers and educators think about particular topics. They examine the evidence or give advice to help you sort out some health-related issues you may be curious about.
This section was designed not to give you definite answers but to help you and your family figure out what's best for you. Teens and pre-teens have specific nutrition and exercise needs—as does every member of your family—and the articles below can help you apply good evidence to your particular situation. Enjoy!
- The Confusion About BMI
- David A. Dzewaltowski, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor
Community Health Institute
Kansas State University - Can Calcium Help Me Lose Weight?
- Denis M. Medeiros, Ph.D., R.D.
Professor and Head
Department of Human Nutrition
Kansas State University - Is Obesity Really the Problem?
- Mark Haub, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Human Nutrition
Kansas State University - What Is "Eating Competence" and Is My Child a "Competent" Eater?
- Sandy Procter, Ph.D., M.S., R.D., L.D.
Coordinator
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
K-State Research and Extension
Kansas State University - My Teen Is a Vegetarian. Should I Be Worried?
- Karen Hudson, M.Ed., R.D., L.D.
Coordinator
Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
K-State Research and Extension
Kansas State University - How Can I Convince a Teen to Care about Food Safety?
- Cindy M. Evans
County Extension Agent
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
K-State Research and Extension (Shawnee County) - Why Should I Teach my Teen to Cook and How Do I Start?
- Kathy Walsten
Nutrition Educator
Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
K-State Research and Extension
Kansas State University