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

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.

An article about some of the reasons for Childhood Obesity. Most parents with overweight children tend to overlook the weight, and ignore the problem until it's too late.

According to recent statistics fifteen percent of children and adolescents are overweight. Obesity is the cause of 300,000 deaths a year. Recently, parents cried out to the School Districts to help combat this problem. Education is the key.

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of increasing cases of childhood obesity. According to the American Obesity Association, approximately 30.3% of all children ages 6-11 are overweight. Read this article for more information and some tips.

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.

In a world where childhood obesity is becoming more of a problem, an unexpected source may have some blame.

With childhood obesity now at epiidemic proportions, it is important that everyone commit to be part of the solution. In Virginia, legislators have already stepped forward to do just that.

Delaware, South Carolina and Tennessee have jumped on the BMI bandwagon, turning the obesity report cards into a new rite of childhood.

It does not take an expert to realize the alarming number of children who are overweight. This trend is having a devastating effect on the children's ability to learn as well as make healthy choices in the future.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Examines the causative factors behind the rise in childhood obesity and addresses ways to prevent this continued epidemic.

Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate. Something needs to be done immediately to preserve the health of our children's future, and it must start in the home.

This article discusses childhood obesity, the reasons for it, and the liability of the child's parents

Childhood obesity in the United States is on the rise. Resolve now to help change this situation for the kids in your life.

Discusses childhood obesity and ways to avoid or overcome it

Whose fault is childhood obesity?

Childhood obesity is becoming a major problem in our country today. Find our more about the causes of childhood obesity.

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The problem of childhood obesity continues to grow. The answer is in the mirror.

This article discusses the idea that poverty and genetic disposition play a role in childhood obesity.

Childhood obesity is a scourge that blankets the nation. Millions of children are suffering with excess pounds that can be reduced if parents just remember a few important tips.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced Wednesday that it would spend $500 million over the next five years to fight the epidemic of childhood obesity.

There is a new show playing on Tuesday nights this summer that deals with the increase in childhood obesity, "Shaq's Big Challenge". The show has NBA star Shaquille O'Neal working with six children ages ranging

Childhood obesity is a major problem for today's kids. According to the Center for disease control and prevention, over 9 million children, ages 6-19, are obese

An annual report by Trust for America's Health 2007 found that childhood obesity is linked to TV and video game playing. If children spend more than two hours per day playing TV and video games they are at risk for becoming overweight.

According to a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente, if diabetes is treated during pregnancy the link between childhood obesity and gestational diabetes can be broken.

Childhood obesity is an ever increasing problem in the United States today. It is estimated that as many as 15% of American children are obese

Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have released a study showing a link between gestational diabetes in the mother and childhood obesity.

Childhood and Adolescent obesity is on the rise. More and more children are falling victim to poor habits which can lead to a lifetime of health issues. Including but not limited to Asthma, hypertension, high cholesterol.....

Children are no longer simply overweight. A large percentage of children in the United States are now obese. Some high school students, and in rarer cases elementary and middle school students, are 300-400 pounds.

Obesity in children has become a rising epidemic. It is reported that one-third or twenty-five million of children in the United States are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight.

The current generation of obese children are expected to die before their parents...

There is an increasing number of children under the age of 5 years old who are classified as being obese. To combat this rising trend, families must meet the challenge together and healthier lifestyle choices.

A common misconception in today's society is that a chubby baby is a healthy baby. Yes, we all love cute, chubby babies, but the sad reality is that too many of those chubby babies will later turn into unhealthy, chubby adults.

They don't need to go out, because they have everything. Kids don't go out to play anymore. Unless it's organized for them by adults (baseball, softball, soccer, swimming organizations galore), this generation stays in the house.

Some schools have started to ban sweet treats at grammar school birthday parties, namely the cupcake. Will it end there?

Some medical clinics are treating up to 10-15% of the children they see for obesity related problems. While advertising pushes poor nutritional products, our children are beginning to experience obesity related illnesses.

Childhood obesity is everywhere in America, and the problem is getting worse. Every parent needs to help their child be fit and healthy. Start when they are small to insure healthy, happy lifestyles.

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.

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

This report emphasizes that prevention of obesity should begin in the pre-school years rather than later.

A new study shows a link between childhood obesity and mother sugar intake during pregnancy

Childhood obesity is on the rise. Here is an overview of the condition, its causes, and its treatments.

With the growing epidemic of obesity in children, now is the time to get serious about exercise and physical activity.