School lunches are often high in fat and do not meet their nutritional requirements. This combination of high-fat non-nutritional food has contributed to the increasing amounts of childhood obesity, and by making school lunches healthier rates of...
Childhood obesity has tripled since 1970, with about 20 in every 100 children being classified in the United States as overweight as of 2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Little League is losing out to video games as your son's...
Helping kids lose weight is no easy task. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 15 percent of children ages 6 to 11 in the United States are overweight. Fighting childhood obesity takes creativity, patience and will power on...
Karate is full of kicks, punches and chops, but that doesn't mean children need to steer clear of it. When practiced safely with an experienced instructor, karate can have many benefits for children, especially those ages 9 to 12 who are still...
Obesity is a significant public health problem in the United States. According to The Obesity Society, one-quarter of Americans were obese in 2007. Obesity among children is a growing concern among public health officials, who worry that the...
The startling fact is that one-third of all children are either overweight or obese, and eating habits are a large portion of the problem. Children who are obese are more likely to experience health problems later in life, including heart disease,...
With more than 15 percent of children in the United States overweight, obesity among America's youth has reached epidemic proportions, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Researchers at the university state that the number of...
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity, however, increases a child's risk for serious illness in adulthood. Her risk for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure...
The idea of applying leadership skills to fitness training is a popular notion across many realms, such as fitness centers, military training and physical education. Many fitness programs require certification so that leaders are trained properly...
Sports help teenagers live a more active life -- thus reducing their risk of obesity, diabetes and other serious health complications -- and athletics affect teens mentally, socially and psychologically. According to a 2010 West Virginia...
The United States has faced a dramatic increase in obesity rates in the past 20 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every state, except for Colorado and the District of Colombia, have an obesity rate exceeding 20...
Consumption of sweetened beverages has been associated with the rise in childhood obesity. The USDA's publication "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010" estimates that obesity rate in children age 6 to 11 increased from 4 percent in the early...
The American Heart Association estimates that one out of every three American children between the ages of 2 and 19 is obese. Children and teens are developing adult health problems such as type 2 diabetes, increased blood cholesterol levels and...
"Should we push children into playing sports?" Many parents ask themselves this question. It is known that athletic participation aids in fighting childhood obesity, encourages social interaction and promotes self-confidence and independence in...
Since childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States, parents should take preventive measures to keep their children at a healthy weight. You need to teach them the importance of eating a healthful diet while also staying physically...
Helping your child to cultivate a lifelong relationship with sports is an effective way to fight childhood obesity. Regular involvement in sports offers nonsedentary recreation, while burning off excess weight to promote better health. Overweight...
With school districts facing massive budget cuts, gym class is typically the first extracurricular activity to get on the chopping block. Add the fact that more than 60 percent of children age 9 to 13 do not participate in any physical activity...
If your child is overweight, you might be concerned for his health and worried about his future. Before you put your child on a diet, consider his nutritional and developmental needs. Growing children require more calories and nutrients than...
What children eat at school is a serious matter. Critics, including First Lady Michelle Obama, have expressed concern about unhealthy foods commonly fed at schools and have called for changes. What children eat at school can affect their health in...
Obesity is on the rise for every age group, especially in teenagers. If you are 20 percent over your ideal weight, you are obese, and the number of kids and teens in this category is growing, reports the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in California....
The New York Times reported on August 13, 2010 about a group of doctors in Massachusetts who have started a "prescription produce" program. They are giving $1 coupons to low income families to use at local farmers' markets to encourage parents to...
Preventing cardiovascular disease is a high priority for most people. According to statistics from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 831,272 Americans died in 2009 from cardiovascular diseases. The devastating effects of conditions...
Overweight or obese children may suffer from low self-esteem and poor physical health, and be at risk for obesity in adulthood as well as developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. A family-based approach such...
The Centers for Disease Control reports that childhood obesity has increased over the years, and it is still on the incline. With about 6.5 percent of American children being obese in 1980, childhood obesity has nearly tripled to 19.6 percent in...
The percentage of obese children in the United States has tripled since 1980, subjecting more children to substantial weight-related health risks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Inactive lifestyles and easy access to...
Children require as much or more water in their diet, per volume, as adults. Water is required for all cellular and metabolic functions. In many families, water is often ignored in favor of sodas and sugared juices. The wrong liquid, such as...
Childhood obesity in the United States among children ages 6 to 19 years is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there has been a 45 percent increase rate in childhood obesity since 2001. Both the CDC and the...
Busy schedules and limited free-play opportunities can deprive many children of the chance to get the physical activity their bodies need to stay healthy and active. A sedentary lifestyle, along with poor food choices, can lead to obesity and...
Nonprofit foundations as well as for-profit companies and organizations such as Major League Baseball and the National Football League offer grants to encourage youths to exercise and play sports. Some grants are available only in certain regions...
