The Impact of the First 1,000 Days on Childhood Obesity
The first 1,000 days, or the period from conception through age 2, is increasingly recognized as a critical period for the development of childhood obesity and its adverse consequences. This issue brief is based on two review papers that examined evidence on risk factors for developing childhood obesity and interventions…
Folate Rich Latino Foods May Prevent Childhood Obesity
New research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) concluded that “proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers.” What exactly is folate? According to the NIH folate is a B vitamin that is present in many popular Latino foods and vegetables, such ...
Childhood Obesity: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It
Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic that does not discriminate. It affects infants, toddlers, kids and teens; it grabs hold of children from all races, backgrounds and households. In fact, it is making its way ...
There's a Surprising "Cure" For Childhood Obesity
Childhood Obesity And How We Can Help
Children have more access to food and drinks high in fats, sugars, and calories.
Childhood Obesity: What You Need to Know
What parents need to know about childhood obesity, as well as how to prevent it in kids.
Is Soda Responsible For Childhood Obesity?
When we were kids, my brother was addicted to soda, just like my father. The only difference between them is that, while father could gulp down can after can of
Are we winning on childhood obesity?
In spite of the huge financial advantages enjoyed by the purveyors of unhealthy and harmful eating choices, perhaps the truth is just too obvious. Healthy eating and physical exercise make too much sense.
What is childhood obesity?
Childhood obesity is a debilitating disease that can affect children physically and mentally.
8 Ways To Prevent Childhood Obesity
With U.S. childhood obesity rates more than doubling during the past three decades, according to the Centers for Disease Cont...
'Glimmer of Hope' for Preventing Childhood Obesity
Clinical trial of responsive parenting intervention reported modest results
Can a Universal Basic Income Reduce Childhood Obesity?
Childhood Obesity Quiz: Obesity Statistics, Facts & Diet
Obesity, specifically childhood obesity, is a huge problem. Learn statistics, an obesity definition, causes of obesity, and other facts about obesity in children.
Early Efforts Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity
In a time when external factors make it more and more difficult to raise healthy children, it is important to recognize the environmental and nutritional aspects associated with childhood obesity.
7 Serious Facts About Childhood Obesity
How aware are you of the serious statistics and facts about the national childhood obesity epidemic and how it can affect the future of our children?
Is the Fight Against Childhood Obesity Creating Eating Disorders?
Why the new national focus on weight and food choices may promote needless anxiety among healthy teens and kids
The Most Powerful Weapon In The Fight Against Childhood Obesity?
We all want our kids to learn healthy eating habits, to be active and to grow and live comfortably at a healthy weight. Yet for too many children, excess...
Head Start Program Might Help Fight Childhood Obesity: Study
Preschoolers' weight loss attributed to emphasis on nutrition, exercise and structure
‘Be Well Kids Clinic’ Provides a Platform for Research into Childhood Obesity
New studies on comorbidities and a novel diet approach for adolescents
Expert reaction: Could probiotics be an exciting answer to childhood obesity?
A study which suggests probiotics may enhance weight loss in obese children has been scrutinised by experts who say despite its limitations the results are 'exciting'.
