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Expertise
Please, no anorexia, weight gain, or adult weight loss or health questions, only questions pertaining to children and teenager weight loss issues. Developed the Slimkids.com Healthy Weight Control Program. Uses only approved methods for weight control and can help puzzled parents, children and teens with their weight loss issues.
Experience in the area
Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN has 28 years experience in the health services. Her background in nutrition, pediatric nursing, child development, and child health education combined with a commitment to promoting healthy living, has led to the development of the Slimkids Healthy Weight Control Program for kids and teens found at Slimkids.com.
Education/Credentials
Certified pediatric registered nurse, BSN in Nursing from SUNY Brockport, NY.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Sarah | 08/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This really helped me alot and I ..... |
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Recent Answers from Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN
2009-11-20 Diet program:
Dear Maria, I know of no diet program where you could lose that amount of weight in that little time. The standard for healthy weight loss is about 2 pounds per week, or 1 kg per week. To do this you would
2009-11-18 Weight Loss - My Daughter 2:
No Allora, she did not tell me what diet she was on. Most people who start a weight loss program, will usually lose 5 pounds the first week. Three to four pounds of that is usually fluid related, and when
2009-11-18 Weight loss - My Daughter:
Hi Allora, A new study just came out and the conclusion was that overweight kids are overweight due to the food they eat. Carbohydrate foods should be limited in overweight kids. Carbohydrate foods can
2009-11-06 Weight Loss:
Dear Claire, Continue to eat what you have been eating, because it works for you. Your weight loss should begin again, sometimes it may take a week or two to start up again. We use 1500-1800 calories per
2009-10-27 I can't lose weight!:
Dear Courtney, You are not doing anything wrong. I would calculate your daily calories to make sure you are eating 1400 per day. If you are working out hard, you might be gaining muscle weight, which weighs
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