Leading pediatrician Dr. Joanna Dolgoff's Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right nutrition plan teaches children to make healthy food choices based on the principles of the traffic light: green light foods are nutritious, yellow light foods are eaten in moderation, and red light foods are occasional treats.  Dr. Dolgoff offers two unique programs to help children achieve their weight loss goals: personalized visits with Dr. Dolgoff and a unique, interactive online program.  




VISITS WITH DR DOLGOFF

Through personalized sessions, Dr. Dolgoff can customize
a plan for your child based on his own body physiology.

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ONLINE PROGRAM

Children can learn healthy eating habits and track their weight
loss progress through a fun, interactive, & easy-to-use program!

Losing weight is simple and fun! 


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Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right! Book
Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right! Book




  • Healthy tip of the day

    Do you find your self nibbling late at night? If so, you need to ask yourself, am I really hungry or am I just bored? Am I eating because of stress or an emotional issue? Close the kitchen — make it off-limits until the morning — or limit yourself to sugar-free hot chocolate or hot tea. Have a snack planned for a certain time: Limit yourself to that one snack and see if it satisfies you.  

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    NUTRITION LESSON

       Nutrition Terms: What Do They Mean? Free, Without, None, Nada Low-Fat, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Calorie Low-Calorie, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol and Light: Meals and Main Dishes Lean vs Extra Lean Regular versus Reduced v ... read more

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  • featured blog post

    Researchers studying the impact of age on food preferences have demonstrated patterns of change that start in the womb and continue through adulthood. For example, if breastfeeding mothers consume a diet that regularly includes fruits and vegetables, their infants will be more interested to eat the same healthful foods – in contrast with formula-fed infants – and this effect appears to persist through weaning. Among older children and adults, the avoidance of new or unfamiliar foods (i.e. neophobia) is generally recognized to decrease; however, there is evidence that suggests that older adults develop a stable set of food preferences that is resistant to change. ... read more