Articles for Tag: "Childhood Obesity"

Calling girls ‘fat’ makes obesity more likely later 
Calling girls ‘fat’ makes obesity more likely later
Telling a young girl she’s overweight can create a stigma that can lead to overeating as a young adult, a new study says.
Kids eat better with more Zzz’s 
Kids eat better with more Zzz’s
Find out why experts say kids who get a longer night’s sleep have healthier eating habits.
Fast food chains’ ‘healthy’ ads lost on kids 
Fast food chains’ ‘healthy’ ads lost on kids
Kids’ meal TV ads meant to address obesity are still missing the healthy concept, study says.
Can a simple blood test predict obesity in children? 
Can a simple blood test predict obesity in children?
Reading DNA codes may prove useful in knowing if a child will become overweight.
Parenting style plays key role in childhood obesity 
Parenting style plays key role in childhood obesity
A new study finds that ruling with an iron fist may cause your child to put on excessive weight.
C-section babies tend to become heavier adults 
C-section babies tend to become heavier adults
A new analysis of data shows that babies born by cesarean section are more likely to be overweight later in life.
Kids’ BMI rises with price of fruits and veggies 
Kids’ BMI rises with price of fruits and veggies
A new study finds that kids tend to gain weight when parents opt for cheaper, higher calorie foods when the cost of healthy choices increases.