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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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Childhood Obesity Conference Underway in Los Angeles

The 2009 Childhood Obesity Conference is underway in Los Angeles. The conference, which is scheduled for June 9 to 12, is focusing on proven strategies to improve childrens health -- an objective that organizers say is of particular importance given the nation's current economic difficulties.
[The Childhood Obesity Conference will feature] sessions in which experts discuss efforts to rebuild urban infrastructures to enable residents to live healthier lifestyles; the persistence of high-calorie, high-sugar food consumption; the impact and reach of digital food and beverage marketing that targets children; and the efficacy of school and after-school wellness policies. (Source: The Berkeley News)
The director of the California Department of Public Health and the CEO of The California Endowment are among the keynote speakers who are scheduled to address conference attendees.

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Obesity Symposium Set for New Jersey

The New Jersey state Health Department, in conjunction with the Pediatric Council on Research and Education, is sponsoring a symposium on the prevention of childhood obesity.
"The conference is intended to give school administrators, nurses and physical education teachers as well as dieticians, physicians, and others practical information and guidance they can use in their interactions with young children and their families."
Participants will learn how to interpret body-mass index information and introduce age-appropriate activities. The conference will also address feeding and eating patterns that lead to childhood obesity. The conference will be held March 31 in Monroe Township. Source: North Jersey News

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