CHOP Selected As New Center for Turning Research Results Into Clinical Practice
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CHOP is one of 42 institutions selected by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) as part of the $50 million initiative.
Healthy Weight Program News and Updates
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Tips on Dealing with Holiday Candy
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
An occasional holiday candy splurge won’t hurt your child and can help support healthy eating habits in the long term. Learn how to take the conflict out of candy-focused holidays.
Is the Healthy Weight Program Right for Your Patient?
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The Healthy Weight Program (HWP) is a multidisciplinary program that includes physicians, dieticians, exercise physiologists and behavioral health specialists.
Weight Gain During COVID-19
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Three key factors seem to be causing weight gain in children and teens, largely related to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are tips to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Compassion Key to Helping Families Experiencing Food Insecurity
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CHOP’s Food Pharmacy 2.0, launched in March 2021, is an expansion of the original Food Pharmacy (FP), which offered healthy food to food-insecure families with a child in the Healthy Weight Program.
CHOP Researchers Find Link Between Child Temperament and Eating Behaviors
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CHOP researchers have found an association between child temperament and eating behaviors, including eating speed, responsiveness to the sight or smell of food, and satiety.
Dr. Saba Khan, Director of CHOP Food Pharmacies, Discusses the Impact of Our Food Pharmacies and Tackling Food Insecurity
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Dr. Saba Khan, Director of CHOP Food Pharmacies, discusses the impact of our Food Pharmacies and tackling food insecurity on the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce All Business Podcast.
Expanding Access to Care
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The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has started and expanded a number of initiatives to attempt to reach children and teens from all races, cultures, backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
Food Pharmacy Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
Published on in Community Impact Report
CHOP’s Healthy Weight Food Pharmacy serves up nutritious groceries and health education to food-insecure families.
Getting Kids Involved with Healthy Meal Preparation
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
You can use this time when a lot of families are together at home to have your children help as you make nutritious meals. We even share some simple, kid-friendly recipes!