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.

Thursday, June 08, 2006

Kids Say the Darnedest Things

Kids have their own ideas about how to solve the obesity epidemic. 60 finalists in this years' Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition were asked to brainstorm solutions to the obesity problem, and came up with some creative ideas. Among them:
  • A "shock and awe campaign" spelling out consequences of obesity
  • Helping people to fill voids in their lives with a passion or hobby - instead of food
  • Mandatory participation in sports for middle and high school students
  • Banning fast food outlets
  • Genetically manipulating taste buds to prefer healthy foods

Posted By: Lori S