Group: Don't Sugarcoat Words With Fat Kids

Doctors don't do any favors by calling children overweight when they're really obese, a report says. Full Story ››

Obesity Epidemic Increases Dramatically in the United States

A growing obesity epidemic is threatening the health of millions of Americans in the United States, according to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) research published in the October 27, 1999, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Full Story ››

What Causes Obesity?

In scientific terms, obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than he or she burns. What causes this imbalance between calories in and calories out may differ from one person to another. Genetic, environmental, psychological, and other factors may all play a part. Click to learn the main factors. Full Story ››

Childhood Obesity

In 1999, 13% of children aged 6 to 11 years and 14% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years in the United States were overweight. This prevalence has nearly tripled for adolescents in the past 2 decades. Click for more on this increasing threat to our children's health.  Full Story ››

What are the Risks?

What are the risks to your health by being overweight? There are serious consequences. Full Story ››

Helping an Overweight Child

Helping an overweight child can be a touchy matter. Being an overweight child is often painful so parents need to deal with the issue carefully. Parents are their role models as well so it is important that they practice what they preach. Here are some practical pointers from professionals. Full Story ››

Pump Up the Family

When parents and kids eat right and exercise together, healthy homes can be happy homes. If you’re like most Americans, you know you need to eat better. You know you need to exercise. You know you need to turn down the stress level. What many adults don’t realize, however, is that establishing a fit and healthy lifestyle is critical not just for their own well-being – it’s vital for children. Full Story ››

Helping Teens Lose Weight

Self-respect is the No. 1 cause of weight and body issues among 13-18-year-olds. Girls and boys are bombarded with images of the “perfect” body-a fleeting and unattainable standard-and carrying just a few extra pounds can be traumatic for some adolescents. Full Story ››

“Diabesity” a national epidemic

Explosion of obesity, diabetes linked with eating wrong food and lack of exercise. Full Story ››

American Obesity Association

American Heart Association

American Diabetes Association

American Academy of Family Physicians

Dietician.com

Office of the Surgeon General – Overweight and Obesity

U.S. National Institutes of Health

Center for Disease Control

U.S. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease of the National Institutes of Health

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