A Call to Action
Childhood Obesity:
An Overview on
Why, and What to Do
Childhood obesity is on the rise. Nearly 20 percent of U.S. children are obese.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), one in five children in the United States is overweight or obese.
Profile of Obese Children
The number of obese children in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate.
Nutrition
Teaching Your Kids
to Choose Good Foods
Encouraging children to eat right doesn't require battle, just some common sense.
Fast Tips for Cutting Fast Food,
Plus, Food Guide Pyramid
for Youngsters
You're as likely to keep children from eating fast food as you are to get them to stop playing computer games.
Physical Activity
Exercise Your Duty to Keep Kids Fit
Do you know how much exercise your kids get?
Behavior
Obese Parents
Influence Children’s Weight
Obesity is the most common health problem facing children, child health experts say.
TV or Activity: Key Choice for Kids
Not so long ago, when school was out and the weather was nice, kids were always outside, climbing trees, swinging or playing games.
Related Health Issues
How to Help Your Kids
Avoid Type 2 Diabetes
Until recently, type 2 diabetes was also known as adult-onset diabetes. Now, the adult-onset prefix has been dropped because so many children are developing the condition.
When Your Child Has Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) condition. The good news is that diabetes can be managed.
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