What fate awaits your kid's lunch after the brown bag leaves your hands? By Elizabeth A. Allen |
Remember when packing a school lunch was as simple as slapping together a PB&J and bagging a Twinkie? With the percentage of obese children doubling during the past 20 years, times have changed By Christina Elston |
Life for an obese kid can be just awful. Teasing, rejection, bullying and bias are to blame and researchers are pointing fingers at peers, teachers, and even parents. By Christina Elston |
 | There are many childhood obesity causes. Experts agree that there is rarely one single cause of obesity in a particular child, but a combination of genetic and environmental contexts. By Diane Fitzpatrick |
 | The effects of childhood obesity are physical, psychological and emotional. In addition to the same health risks suffered by adults, overweight kids suffer from social effects that can be difficult to handle at a young age. By Diane Fitzpatrick |
The early elementary years and adolescence are the developmental stages during which children are most at risk for developing weight problems. |
 | Teen obesity is on the rise, and it comes with health risks. While there's no overnight solution, you can help your kids live a healthier lifestyle by joining them in a commitment to healthy eating and exercise. By Sharon Hurley Hall |
The dangers of childhood obesity aren't limited to taunting at school. Diseases once found only in adults are now appearing in obese children. By Jennifer Flaten |
Childhood obesity facts are alarming in the United States. Around 12% of children under 19 are obese and facing threats to their long-term health. By Jennifer Flaten |
Fluctuations in weight are normal as kids develop, making symptoms of obesity hard to spot. Learn what to look for and why a pediatrician should examine your child if obesity might be a problem. By Jennifer Flaten |
