Childhood and Obesity
Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease....more
With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies? ...more
 Healthy Eating During Adolescence in Healthy Eating
Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome and Soft Drinks in Healthy Eating
Information on the link between soft drinks and metabolic syndrome....more
 Exercise and Teenagers in Being Active
Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight. Read on ...more
Understanding Childhood ObesityHealthy EatingBeing Active
Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease....more
With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies? ...more
 Healthy Eating During Adolescence in Healthy Eating
Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome and Soft Drinks in Healthy Eating
Information on the link between soft drinks and metabolic syndrome....more
 Exercise and Teenagers in Being Active
Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight. Read on ...more