Posted By: Lori S
Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!
The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We invite you to add your comments - if you have feedback for the blog, would like some specific topics covered, or you just want to share your experience as a parent dealing with childhood obesity.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Obese Children Grow into Obese Adults
Obese children are more likely to grow into obese adults resulting in an extreme burden on a health care system that is already struggling to keep Americans healthy. Because most kids eat at least one meal at school, congress is considering banning French fries and other unhealthy foods from school lunchrooms. Children as constantly hit vending machines at schools for sugary sodas and candy. But, schools alone can not combat childhood obesity. At home, parents need to pay more attention to what their kids eat. And they need to make sure their children don't spend to much time on the couch watching TV or playing video games. Read more online.
