Childhood Obesity

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There's been a lot in the press about childhood obesity in this country. Find out if your child is obese and try our ideas for healthy eating, making activity fun, and managing this condition.

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All About Childhood Obesity

.... According to the AAP, childhood obesity can put a person at risk for many serious medical problems including...Is your child obese? Read on to find out if your child might have a weight problem and how to help... for their particular height and age are considered obese. If a child is more than 40 percent overweight, usually his...

Fighting Childhood Obesity

... problems run in her family, Ford has an additional worry -- childhood obesity. Already her daughters Sarah... of childhood obesity in the U.S. is at an all-time high. The number of children who are too heavy has tripled... and coauthor of Overcoming Childhood Obesity (Bull, 2003). Why are so many kids packing on pounds? For the same...

Fat Kids: What's Really to Blame?

A new study shows that children's exposure to food ads and marketing while watching TV -- and not inactivity as a result of watching TV -- may be to blame for a growing number of plumped-up kids.

5 Power Foods All Kids Need 5 Power Foods All Kids Need

Chances are, your child isn't eating enough of these crucial nutrients. Here's how to fit them in.

See How Your Baby Grows: Age-by-Age Growth Chart for Children See How Your Baby Grows: Age-by-Age Growth Chart for Children

Follow our age-by-age growth chart to see the average height and weight your children should have as they grow from baby to big kid.

Raise a Healthy Kid in a Supersize World Raise a Healthy Kid in a Supersize World

Prevent your child from facing lifelong weight worries -- and serious health problems -- by giving him the tools he needs to enjoy eating well and exercising.

Best and Worst Munchies for Kids

Here's a list to post on your fridge. Check it when your kids say, "I'm hungry!"

Your Guide to Healthy Eating Habits Your Guide to Healthy Eating Habits

While there are no road maps to feeding toddlers, these 12 tips can help them develop good eating habits. Check out these tips from "The Toddler Care Book: A Complete Guide from 1 to 5 Years Old" by Dr. Jeremy Friedman.

How Much Does My Kid Need to Eat?

Use this age-by-age guide to find out the amount of food your child should be eating -- and how to create healthy habits for a lifetime.

Overweight Toddlers = Overweight Teens

A lifelong weight problem often starts in childhood, a new study shows.

Baby Development Tracker

Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.

The Healthy Kitchen: 35 Best Foods to Stock in Your Fridge and Pantry The Healthy Kitchen: 35 Best Foods to Stock in Your Fridge and Pantry

Load your shelves with these delicious, nutritious foods, and we promise that your kids will stop begging you for junk food.

Healthy School Lunches & Snacks Healthy School Lunches & Snacks

Keep it simple with these easy ideas to make school lunches healthy and fun.

Growth Charts

Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.

Calculating Your Child's BMI

Use this important, quick screening index to identify if your child is underweight, overweight, or obese.

Farm Stand Fun: 30 Kid-Friendly Fresh Veggie Meals Farm Stand Fun: 30 Kid-Friendly Fresh Veggie Meals

When you show kids where vegetables really come from (no, not the grocery store), they might actually try something new. These down-to-earth dishes take advantage of summer's best produce.

Creative and Healthy Ways to Serve Fruit for Dinner Creative and Healthy Ways to Serve Fruit for Dinner

What's our simple trick for making supper with your picky eater a whole lot easier? We swapped out vegetables for crowd-pleasing, nutrient-packed fruits in these 5 delicious recipes.

Your Guide to Baby Your Guide to Baby's Weight Gain

Helping your baby steadily pack on the pounds during her first year of life can be tricky. Here's what to know about your baby's weight gain, how to make sure she's meeting doctor recommendations for food and weight in the appropriate month ranges, and how to keep her healthy and satisfied in the process.

Instilling Body Confidence in Overweight Kids

How parents can talk to their plus-size tweens and teens about feeling good about their bodies.

Kids' Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Weight Gain

Study shows that kids who get the least amount of sleep are most likely to be overweight.

The Snack Epidemic

Cookies at school, crackers for car rides, chips after sports ... This around-the-clock nibbling is hurting kids' eating habits -- and their health.

8 Power Snacks 8 Power Snacks

Keep them away from the cookie jar with these tasty healthy eats.

Am I Pregnant?

Wondering if you're pregnant? Answer a few questions and find if you might be.

Childhood Obesity: Beyond Baby Fat

...'s new book, A Parent's Guide to Childhood Obesity: A Road Map to Health (IPG). There is no "magic number... than 5 percent of childhood diabetes diagnoses were type 2; more recently, with rising obesity rates... in the obese category, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Doctors, including a lipid...

Fighting Weight

Many parents struggle to give kids nutritious food, to help them resist junk, and to get them to move more. These proven strategies can make all that easier.