Childhood Obesity Stories
Obese children are at higher risk of developing serious weight-related problems, according to new research. Even children as young as five are showing signs of poor health.
An intervention program focused on lifestyle changes at school and at home has stopped unhealthy weight gain.
A new study has found that food commercials influence children's eating choices and brain activity.
Later bedtimes may contribute to obesity in school-age children.
Obese teens gain better mobility after weight-loss surgery.
In Australia, the health care costs for obese preschoolers were 60 percent higher than costs for healthy kids.
Doctors in cities like Los Angeles and New York are hoping fresh produce prescriptions will increase underserved populations' access to affordable, healthy foods.
Researchers are calling for new regulations to prevent ads from teaching children to make unhealthy choices.
Sports drinks contain enough sugar to make dentists take a stance against childhood consumption.
To battle childhood obesity, researchers are hoping parents learn about the benefits of physical activity for a kid’s physical, mental, emotional, and social health.
Weight can predict future health problems, says new study.
A new study finds that moms who get the proper amount of B vitamin folate during pregnancy may help their children avoid obesity, especially if the mom is obese herself.