Childhood Obesity Stories
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At 8 Years Old, Some Kids Are Already Unhappy With Their Bodies
Kids develop issues with body image early. Experts recommend getting help before they develop an eating disorder. -
Why Obese Teens Aren't Using Condoms
A new study finds obese teens are less likely to use contraception, increasing their risk of pregnancy. -
No Salt In Our Lunch? We'll Sell Our Own, Students Say
Teens are selling an illicit commodity at their schools, but it's probably not what you think. -
Actually, Everyone Is Heavier Than They Were 50 Years Ago (Not Just Women)
The average woman in today's America weighs just as much as men in the early 1960s, and today's man is 30 pounds heavier than what he would've been 45 years ago. -
Obese Moms Increase Babies' Obesity Risk Before Birth
Obese women who become pregnant automatically put their child at risk for becoming obese. -
High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes Mice Fat And Lazy
Researchers find yet another link between high fructose corn syrup and child obesity. -
The Future Of Fast Food Kids' Meals Begins With Milk
Fast food restaurants in one California city will offer to swap soda for milk in kids' meals. -
America's 10 Thinnest (And Fattest) States [SLIDESHOW]
The latest Gallup Poll finds obesity rate and overall well-being are linked when it comes to America’s skinniest and fattest states. -
Hidden Trans Fats Make Up Many Of Our Favorite Foods
Trans fats are still found in more than a quarter of all food products, and most of their labels say nothing about it. -
Why 90s Babies May Be 'Generation Fat'
A recent British study has revealed that individuals born in the 1990s are more likely to be obese than other previous generations. -
Parents Have Unhealthy Body Images... Of Their Kids
Even as children have become heavier, parents remain oblivious to their weight gain, a new study reports. -
Stress May Cause Kids To Overeat
Stressed out kids are more likely to turn to snacks for emotional comfort.
