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.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Getting Kids Moving Helps Combat Childhood Obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that kids must get at least an hour of physical exercise every day to combat the effects of childhood obesity. Experts suggest that kids find activities that they enjoy so that exercise doesn't seem like a chore. When children participate in an activity that they like, they'll do it more often and learn to enjoy an active lifestyle. Read more tips to get kids fit through exercise online.
