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.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Despite Attempts by States and Schools, Childhood Obesity on the Rise
A report published earlier this month by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) shows that our efforts to combat childhood obesity are failing. At least one-third of American children and youth are either currently considered obese or at risk of becoming obese. The study also found that rates of childhood obesity are on the rise and the levels of sedentary teenagers are also increasing. Despite the fact that more states and schools are trying to implement changes to combat childhood obesity, the report found that their attempts simply aren't working. Read more from NPR.
