Children are at risk for obesity now more than ever. Learn what you can do to help prevent childhood obesity, or, to help your child deal with her weight issue.
These 10 tips provide easy ways to begin confronting the issue of childhood obesity in your family.
Learn five easy ways to help your child who is overweight.
Learn how to assess your child's Body Mass Index, also known as BMI.
Putting your child on a diet may have an adverse effect on weight loss according to a new study.
Just how important is increasing your kids' activity level? You may be surprised.
Looking for a way to keep your kids snacking happy this summer? Check out these ideas for healthy summer snacks for kids.
Practical advice on helping your "tween" have a healthier diet and manage her weight.
Childhood obesity is now so prevalent that it is being considered an epidemic. According to the National Institutes of Health, "The number of children who are overweight has doubled in the last two to three decades; currently one child in five is overweight."
Should you be concerned about childhood obesity? Learn how to assess your child's weight and how to measure your child's BMI and use growth charts.
Kids suffer as a result of being overweight, just like adults. New research shows us how.
Your kids can help you in the kitchen in ways you may not even think of! Getting them involved in food preparation is a great way to pique their interest in healthy eating. Consider some of these ways your kids can help in the kitchen.
Learn how to use the growth chart at your pediatrician office, or online, to track your child's weight percentile.
Kimberly Keith shares a wealth of knowledge in her child parenting site, including this informative article about childhood obesity.
Paige presents some thought-provoking statistics in this article. The pravalence of this problem really is alarming.
From the Guide: "Parents often wonder if their children are overweight, underweight or just right. Using our body mass index calculator, you can figure out if your child is at an appropriate weight for his or her height."
This article will explain the medical prevention and treatment possibilities of managing weight in children.
This is an indespensable guide for parents who are concerned about managing their kids' weight.
About pediatrics Guide poses an interesting question in this informative article -- who is to blame for childhood obesity?
