Parents love to see the full cheeks of their baby or the chubby knees of a toddler. However, for many children what appears as adorable baby fat may turn into a major health concern. Childhood obesity affects a large and continuously growing...
Excessive weight gain, or obesity, can cause serious health problems and impact every area of your life, from the clothes you wear to your ability to keep up with everyday activities. The World Health Organization projects that approximately 700...
Obesity, or a body-mass index (BMI) that exceeds 30, poses health risks for children and adults. By understanding the factors that contribute to obesity and its potential risks and solutions, you and your family can make appropriate lifestyle...
Your Body Mass Index is a scale that uses your height and weight to estimate your body fat percentage -- anything 25 or above means that you need to lose weight. A proper diet and regular exercise are the only healthy ways to achieve lasting...
If your child is a few pounds overweight, there's no cause for alarm. Up until about age six or seven, children can still be sporting their baby fat. However, beyond this age extra fat is no longer baby fat, according to Brandis Roman, a pediatric...
Due to the rapidly increasing rate of childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP, revised its policy on screening children for cholesterol in July 2008. The Academy recommends that obese children be screened for cholesterol...
When a child learns healthy nutrition habits, she develops a sound relationship with food. Children have nutritional needs and diet obstacles to overcome just as adults do. Incorporating techniques for whole family nutrition and planning healthful...
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...
Childhood obesity continues to be a growing concern in the United States. Over the past 30 years, rates of childhood obesity have nearly tripled. Nearly 18 percent of school-aged children are overweight, according to the Center for Disease Control...
Leptin, a recently discovered hormone, may play an important role in determining the level of obesity you will experience throughout your life. Leptin is produced by adipocytes, or fat cells, in your body and helps regulate your appetite and...
In a world where so many people are overweight or obese, finding information on how to help children gain weight is often difficult. It generally occurs when a child experiences a prolonged loss of appetite, but it could be caused by food...
