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.

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Are Soda Pop Companies Profiting from Childhood Obesity?

Some experts believe that simply eliminating soda from your child's diet may be the easiest way to help prevent diabetes. Today's kids are drinking more soda pop than ever before.
Fifty-six percent of 8-year-olds down soft drinks daily, and a third of teenage boys drink at least three cans of soda pop per day.
Because soda is so widely available, children and teenagers are facing negative health consequences such as obesity, caffeine dependence, and weakened bones.

Read more of Peter Knopfler's article in the American Chronicle.

Posted By: Lori S