Childhood Obesity

The incidence of obesity in childhood is growing, some would say at an alarming rate. Certain authorities have even described the current situation as an 'epidemic'. The articles featured here will help you to further understand and, hopefully, deal with this growing problem in children of all ages.

• Beating Obesity
  Obesity: It is odd that in relatively wealthy countries such as the US and Australia improving children’s health, weight and fitness should be a problem but it appears to be a sticking point with many
  
  
• Causes of Childhood Obesity
  The principal causes of childhood obesity are outlined in this article provided by The Better Health Channel, together with some advice on how to combat the condition.
  
  
• Obesity in Children
  Children are growing fatter at a rapid rate. The number of overweight children has doubled in recent years. The development of fatness in children is disturbing because it causes ill-health and is very difficult to reverse.
  
  
• Obese Kids & Moms
  Former Overweight Moms Talk on Changing Their Family’s Lifestyle
  
  
• Overweight Children
  Growing children require a high amount of energy intake to help them to grow, but, just as with adults, if energy intake exceeds energy usage, the child will put on weight.
  
  
• Prevention of Childhood Obesity
  In the past few years, information on childhood obesity seems to be everywhere. The reason for this is because of the frightening rate at which the number of obese children is growing
  
  
• Toddlers and Excercise
  Looking for a way to get in touch with your child and get them (and you) out in front of the television? Why not exercise?! Specifically, why not take your child out for a run?