Last Wednesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Heart Association, the Academy of Nutrition and...
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15 Companies & Charities Dedicated to Fighting Childhood Obesity
In August when Weight Watchers rolled out weight loss app Kurbo, it released a wave of sharp criticism from health...
8 Health Risks of Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
You already know the statistics: one-third of children in the U.S are overweight or obese and rates have more than...
5 Things I Tell My Kids About Healthy Eating, Plus 1 Thing I Never Say
Raising kids who are healthy eaters takes more than just feeding them healthy foods—it’s an ongoing conversation about...
9 Things To Do When Your Child Eats Too Much These strategies can help you cope when your child overeats, whether he's overweight or not.
I’ll be the first to admit my kids overeat. Although it’s mostly healthy foods like plenty of fruits, vegetables and...
How To Teach Kids Portion Control
When you think about dieting and losing weight, portion control often comes to mind. To cut calories, you pay...
Why Juice For Kids Isn’t Healthy Although juice for kids can be a good source of nutrition for those who don't have access to fresh fruit, most kids don't need it and shouldn't be drinking it--here's why.
Like milk, juice for kids is synonymous with childhood. We pack juice boxes for preschool, serve juice at birthday...
10 Ways To Help Your Overweight Child If your child is overweight, diet and exercise are key but taking a family approach, making small, realistic changes and watching what you say can set up your child for success.
If your child is overweight, it’s normal to worry about his diet, if he’s getting enough exercise and the number on...
10 Ways To Prevent Childhood Obesity
We all know the staggering statistics: childhood obesity in the United States has more than doubled in the past 30...