Weight Watchers has a Diet App for Kids and It's a Huge Problem

Weight Watchers has a Diet App for Kids and It's a Huge Problem | Registered Dietitian

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Kurbo is a weight loss app for kids and it's even worse than I imagined.
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Kurbo is a new diet app for kids from WW - formerly Weight Watchers. When I first heard about Kurbo, I had concerns, but after spending time exploring the app and its various features, it's worse than I ever imagined. The main concept of the app - targeting children ages 8-17 for weight loss and having them track their food with a traffic light system - is a cause for concern all on its own, but things only get worse from there. Here's what I think about the app as a registered dietitian and someone who works with kids and families to build healthy eating habits, as well as some things we can do instead of giving kids Kurbo.
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@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

I've been itching to talk about this with you guys! This app has been top of mind for me the past couple weeks and I really worry that it will be harmful to many young children. Let me know what you think and if you have any questions you'd like to see me talk about in future videos!

@adampetherick7836 4 жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job on this topic. The most powerful tool. You can use is social media if the government will not listen. social media.grate job

@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!

@adampetherick7836 4 жыл бұрын

@@SarahMoranNutrition you're welcome. I hope you do more videos on this topic how many more topics good job.

@adampetherick7836 4 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't government put funding into the schools to teach the kids how to grow thair own food.. I bet . The app does not recognize calorie is not . Equal all foods have different levels of calories count

@Genin99 4 жыл бұрын

This is taking the horror, that Weight Watchers inflicted on to my girlfriend, to the next level.

@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! So many adults have had bad experiences and now there's a version for children!

@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for whatever you went through Heather. I'm glad you were able to get away from it.

@jennifergrove2368 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man, growing up my Dad (who is extremely flawed in many ways to say the least) would make nutritious food. However, he'd be the one to load up our plates. (With as much as he'd eat as an adult.) And then he'd make us eat the whole thing because he didn't want to be wasteful. What I didn't get was we were poor. So, wouldn't you want to save half instead of eating the whole entire thing that day? Because he'd buy cheap yet "healthy" foods like margarine and fat free powdered milk. Back then he was all about everything being fat free because that's what was seen as healthy back in the late '80s-'90s.

@EnderPanReigns Жыл бұрын

Yup. Got put on this when I was ten. Anorexic now.

@landonhicks27 4 жыл бұрын

how can I talk to you one on one. I feel I have a unique situation that I want to address with you one on one. I have been stressed out for a long time and Ive avoided social events like parties, sleep overs, and going out to eat. I have been on an extremely restrictive diet for about a year now. There are symptoms I don't want to share to all the veiwers

@thefamilytable4034 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! I'm absolutely OUTRAGED that this is even a thing >:(

@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

I know, it's kind of amazing that it's real. Like, how did people think this was a good idea?

@lizgawin899 4 жыл бұрын

@@SarahMoranNutrition like my uncle Carl says 'if they cant get money out of it then it's a bad idea'

@EnderPanReigns Жыл бұрын

Yup, four years ago when I was ten I got put on it, and I still can’t eat without feeling like I’ve failed

@StitchedbyTasha 4 жыл бұрын

Sad and scary!!!!

@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

Yes and yes! Ugh.

@christinehoffman1825 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine! 💜

@cmcolemanhome 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. I completely agree with you.

@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It worries me a lot

@ashtonlagleva3158 4 жыл бұрын

A diet company like Weight Watchers is not a place for children.

@addisonraefanpage672 4 жыл бұрын

I think this app is disgusting. Kids should be playing outside.

@itsame5871 4 жыл бұрын

This is so sad :(

@SarahMoranNutrition 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@jlf115 4 жыл бұрын

wow it’s so terrible that kids have an app to teach them healthy eating. lol