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). More Details
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. More Details
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. More Details
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. More Details
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.
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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.
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Children under 18 years of age consume snack foods 23 percent more often than adults. The average child eats snack foods about 530 times per year compared to the average adult who only eats them about 430 times per year. See what else the study found.
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Buying a loaf of bread used to be a simple task. Now it requires concentration, patience and reading glasses! We've cut out the confusion, telling you exactly what to look for on the label. More Details
