Obesity in Children

The Journal of the American Medical Association is suggesting that child welfare agencies step up and step in to place children that are morbidly obese into foster homes.

Are you concerned about your child's obesity? Are you unsure on how to help your child overcome obesity?

Obesity has become a concern for a large portion of America. But is it possible that drugs can reverse the consequences? Researchers think they may have found a cure for this disease.

Being overweight may trigger numerous health problems. It is necessary to keep the body and its caloric needs in balance. Obesity is characterized by extremely high amounts of adipose tissue, which is commonly called body fat.

Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition. The definition is when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height.

While obesity can be found in many communities, one specific part of the population most affected by obesity and its associated health problems is low-income families.

One third of American children are overweight, and getting a family dog can help them be healthier.

This is a very sensitive subject and I don't think parents with obese children will agree on my thoughts about this being considered as child abuse. But I'll express my thoughts and opinions as detailed as possible.

Will the upsurge in childhood obesity continue all over the world? Researchers answer yes to this question, of course, with concern. Parental guidance is the only solution to this problem.

A new study found there might be a link between childhood obesity and the common cold. The results of this study should be taken as perhaps just one factor that can contribute to obesity.

Recent studies are showing that child obesity may be linked to the common cold.

A study now is claiming one strain of a cold virus is the reason for childhood obesity. Is it true or is this just conjecture on the part of science.

Childhood obesity is affected by about 17% of the U.S population. Currently there are studies in determining if a childhood virus could be contributing to these statistics. AD36 is a strain of Adenovirus that is common for children under the age of ten.

This article takes an in-depth look at eating, American culture and health.

Are cartoon characters making your children fat and unhealthy? Find out why your child's favorite cartoon buddies are increasing their risk for obesity.

According to the World Health Organization obesity is now a global pandemic. Our countries weight is increasing at such a fast rate that there should be cause for concern. There are several factors that play a role in obesity.

Childhood obesity is an important health issue facing the U.S. Understanding the dietary and lifestyle causes of obesity and children is the first step to increasing the life expectancy of America's future generations.

First Lady Obama attempts to reconceive the notion of living adequately and healthily through watching what we consume and exercising through her Let's Move initiative, yet there is some opposition to this.

Obesity is currently plaguing the United States. Is this what we Americans want to be known for? What do you think we, as a nation, should do about this epidemic?

The U.S. is trying to stop the rapidly growing obesity problem by altering its cycle, which starts at the nation's youth.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening children age 6 to 18 for obesity based on research that shows that therapy for these children can help them lose weight.

overview of obesity in the modern world and its effect on the society of today

A sedentary lifestyle with computer and video games is giving rise the problem of obesity in children. What you should know about obesity in children and what you can do to have healthy and active children.

There are many concerns when a child is suspected of being obese. Health issues can plaque a child due to obesity as well as the potential for health issues into adulthood.

Americans grow fatter and fatter, will it be to late before everyone realizes?

This article describes simple strategies for preventing and reducing obesity.

A guide on the causes and risks of obesity.

Obesity in children, when a child is 20 percent or higher than the recommended weight for their height, holds many dangers.

Obesity is not only a problem with the young or old people, but it is matter of great concern about the children.

Children in America face serious health problems due to obesity. Obesity can be combated early through reinforcement of habit.

Exercise and its relationship to Childhood Obesity in America.

This research paper reveals the secret to beating obesity.

Over the decades there has been slow climb rise on childhood obesity. In most households there is at least one child that is either obese or on the verge of becoming obese.

Today, one of the major concerns for parents as well as children worldwide, is not their education or future, but health-related - childhood obesity.

Forbes Magazine has recently compiled a list of America's most obese cities. Following are the top 20 most obese cities in America