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.

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Friday, June 04, 2010

Overweight Children at Increased Risk for Bowel Cancer

Overweight children are at twice the risk of developing cancer of the bowel, according to a new study from New York University. Previous studies have shown that overweight children are at greater risk for diabetes and heart disease.

Researchers asked 1,865 patients undergoing screening for bowel cancer what size clothing they wore as children. Those who were overweight in childhood were twice as likely to have cancer of the bowel.

This study was presented at a conference on digestive diseases.
 

Posted By: Jane St. Clair