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OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN  

A new study conducted by a team of researchers from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center reported findings that overweight children are more prone to suffer from severe headaches than their thinner counterparts.

If overweight children participate in vigorous physical activity daily for just three months, they would be at a reduced risk for developing diabetes as well as improve their thinking process.

As difficult as it is for an adult to diet, it is even more so for a child. It would seem that everywhere we look we see children who are overweight.

It has been observed that the number of overweight children in America has increased tremendously. Some children may be genetically overweight, however, majority become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits and the lack of physical activity.

As I was observing I noticed all the children who were playing had fat surrounding their stomach and waste area. I couldn't believe what I saw. The children varied between the ages of six to eleven.

It is totally reprehensible that our society is resorting to such extreme measures as lapband surgery for obese children. We owe it to our vulnerable kids to work with them and their parents in solving this epidemic by the most natural, healthy means.

Being overweight as a child can be very upsetting for the child. Here are some tips on how to get them to lose weight.

Parents, well meaning perhaps, but lazy and/or ignorant, are abusing their children through neglect. And don't think that neglect isn't a form of abuse, because it is.

Child obesity is a big problem in the U.S. and something that needs to be prevented. In fact, it is estimated that 31 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 19 years are overweight or are at risk of being overweight.

Children in America are increasingly fat. Read to find out why.

It seems that in recent years more and more people have become very concerned with their children or babies being overweight.

Keypoints for healthier eating for children

There is a dangerous epidemic affecting our children. It's called obesity. There are many reasons for this problem. When we take a look at this growing problem we can take steps to either prevent it in our children or help them overcome it.

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in our society. Recent studies conducted by NYU indicate that weight loss surgery holds promise for children and teens. Other studies are in place or set to begin soon to gather more information.

As a whole, Americans are overweight by an extreme. Childhood obesity has followed the general trend, reaching what some experts are calling "epidemic levels". About 15% of America's children are overweight and 15% more are at risk of becoming overweight.

If your child is waking up constantly at night you are probably tired and worn out. It may be more than your child simply being afraid of the dark. These are some common sleep disorders that effect children.

Ironically, I've gotten phone calls and comments from parents who wonder if my active, normal weight kids are healthy. Here's why I think I'm subject to the flack.

According to a new study taken by the Obesity Journal, obese elementary school students miss a few more days of school on average than average and under weight students.

Diabetes is becoming a national epidemic. Why is it on the rise? The modern way Americans live is a huge factor. We have fuast food restarurants in abudance, in every city and small town.

Researchers have determined that children and young adults who develop a skin condition called acanthosis nigricans have double the risk of having type 2 diabetes, even after controlling for diabetes risk factors, age, and body mass index.

The rate of childhood obesity is skyrocketing in this country. Here's how to tell if your child is overweight or obese.

A common sense approach to dealing with an overweight child.

Television watching by children can be very educational and beneficial to their development, but viewing the wrong programs cannot be good.

Children who have diabetes have to take care of themselves and watch what they eat and be active.

More kids are overweight than ever before and a large part of the blame is the result of what they are eating.

This is the first study that has reported an association between being iron deficient and being overweight in the 1 to 3 year old group.

A new study from the UT Southwestern Medical Center that certain children, particularly toddlers that are overweight and children that do not go to day care have a high risk of being deficient in iron.

A new report concludes the District of Columbia has more overweight kids than any of the 50 states. Adult residents fared a bit better.

According to an official report, North Carolina has the 5th fattest children in the country.

Tips for making healthy food choices really is not that simple, especially when it comes to children.

In a new study published in the journal Epidemiologic Reviews, scientists find that the obesity level in the United States continues to climb. At this rate, by the year 2015, 75% of American adults will be overweight and 41% will be obese.

The incidence of psychological disorders in children is rising at alarming rates in our society.

A look at he instance of hypertension in children and how to manage this rare occurrence.

Obesity in America is growing in epic proportions along with the growth of overweight children. Yet there is another epidemic that is exponentially expanding as a side effect of obesity. Type II diabetes...

Recent studies have shown that asthma is up to 50% more likely in overweight and obese individuals, as compared with individuals of normal weight.

Each year, thousands of children suffer from the complications associated with diabetes. This is an overview of the impact blood type may have on the child's ability to overcome pre-disposition to diabetic complications.

Fat kids today are expected to die long before their Moms and Dads. That's an awful thought. So, how can we stop this face-stuffing, calorie-gobbling race to the grave? Whose responsibility is it to stop children from eating themselves to death?

Obesity among the children of the United States and the United Kingdom is becoming a serious problem for both countries.

There are some laws that are popping up in the UK and in some areas of the United States. There will be penalties given to those parents who children are deemed overweight.

Childhood obesity is at an all time high of 20% in this country, a number that has doubled in the last ten years. Another 12 million kids are overweight. Conversely, recess time has gone down.

Fitness is still possible as a mother of young children. The key is to remember your responsibility to one key person in your life. That person is you.

Why we need to enforce an active lifestyles in ous children and ourselves in order to be healthy.

Hypertension in children needs to be addressed promptly to limit the consequences of the disease. Introducing lifestyle changes at home is a primary step in lowering blood pressure among the young.

A new study by American researchers indicates that toddlers who are overweight or obese run a much higher risk of being overweight when they reach age 12.

The same eating disorders affecting adults are eating disorders that affect children as well

Nickelodeon is known for running cartoons, but have lately been focusing on programming getting children off the couch and outside to play. They are fighting back against the childhood obesity epidemic.

Weighted toys could help children burn more calories and start to be healthier and more active at a young age.

How fast food can harm our children.