Articles for Tag: "Childhood Obesity"

Study: Half of U.S. women gain too much weight during pregnancy 
Study: Half of U.S. women gain too much weight during pregnancy
Extra pounds can cause health problems for mom and baby. Learn tips to stay fit during these nine months.
More kids are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 
More kids are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
Learn why more children have this adult disease, including a 3-year-old girl from Texas.
Overweight as a child may mean overweight for life 
Overweight as a child may mean overweight for life
Addressing obesity at an early age is the key, experts say.
Teaching gardens promote healthy habits 
Teaching gardens promote healthy habits
School vegetable gardens are encouraging students to eat healthy.
Cooking classes positively impact kids’ food choices 
Cooking classes positively impact kids’ food choices
Learn how this fun way of teaching children can ultimately benefit their health.
Getting your child from couch potato to physically fit 
Getting your child from couch potato to physically fit
Parents can play a key role in helping their kids move from video screens to a more active, healthy life.
Children of college educated parents eat healthier 
Children of college educated parents eat healthier
A new survey finds that parents’ educational level has an effect on their kids’ eating habits.