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.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Mothers Play an Important Role in Childhood Obesity
Forbes.com is reporting that while childhood obesity is at an all time high, experts say that parents are very powerful weapon in helping their kids maintain a healthy weight. Last week, three studies were presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting that were aimed strictly at ways parents can help their children get to a healthy weight. Low-income mothers need to know which foods they should be serving to their kids. Parents of all income levels need to foster positive self-esteem and body image in their children and adolescents. And all parents need to be realistic about their child's weight. Some parents don't feel their children are overweight despite their doctor's warnings. Learn more about what parents can do to help their children maintain a healthy weight online.
