Child Obesity

  • Prevention of Child Obesity
    Childhood obesity refers to children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age who are extremely overweight based on standard growth charts. Currently, statistics show that twelve percent of American parents consider their child obese. This is a rather startling fact that should be given more interest and notice by the public. Parents should be a lot more concerned about their child’s weight and their eating habits. Early detection and intervention would greatly help on battling with obesity. Read More...
  • Causes Of Child Obesity
    Why is your child overweight? Have you done something wrong? What have they done that has caused this problem? We see overweight children all the time, but when it happens to your child then that is the time to put your concern into action. In developed nations all over the world – particularly the United Kingdom and the United States – problems with obesity have become such a major issue that they are discussed widely on television, on the Internet, on the radio, and in everyday conversation Read More...
  • Finding The Best Child Obesity Solution
    As a nation we continue to fight the battle of obesity – struggling to modify our diets and physical activity in order to positively impact our weight. Unfortunately, the reality of our society works against our efforts in many cases; our busy schedules don’t often allow for time devoted to exercise; and convenience foods have become the staples at family tables – often highly processed foods that contain exorbitant amounts of saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. It’s no wonder, therefore, that Read More...
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