Articles for Tag: "Childhood Obesity"

How mommies’ weight influences kids 
How mommies’ weight influences kids
Experts say that moms who gain excessive weight during pregnancy may increase the risk of their child becoming obese.
Are video games good or bad for your child? 
Are video games good or bad for your child?
In an age where video technology is booming for kids, here’s three simple tips to help you keep your child’s gaming under control.
Eating disorders overlooked in obese teens 
Eating disorders overlooked in obese teens
Find out why teens who are overweight may go undiagnosed for eating disorders and develop more severe medical complications.
Focus on more than just weight loss in kids 
Focus on more than just weight loss in kids
A recent study shows that lifestyle changes can make just as much of an impact on a child’s health by lowering risk factors for other diseases.
Schools help tackle obesity problem 
Schools help tackle obesity problem
School-implemented wellness programs help protect kids against life-threatening diseases, study says.
Tide turning in the fight against childhood obesity? 
Tide turning in the fight against childhood obesity?
A new report shows a decline in obesity rates among low-income preschoolers in 19 states. Could this be a trend?
Sugary drinks tied to obesity in preschoolers 
Sugary drinks tied to obesity in preschoolers
A new study links sweetened drinks to excessive weight gain in kids as young as four years old.