Childhood Obesity

What The Research Tells Us

Assessing Your Child's Weight

How Can I Help My Overweight Child?

Childhood Obesity Quiz

Nutrition And The Health Of Young People

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Nutrition And The Health Of Young People

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Give Your Child A High Five For Fiber

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When Kids Say "I'm Bored"

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Childhood Obesity

What The Research Tells Us

Learn about the latest research into the causes and treatment of obesity among our children from the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools.

Assessing Your Child's Weight

You'll need to understand the value of the body mass index (BMI) in monitoring your child's weight.

How Can I Help My Overweight Child?

Here are specific steps to take to help your child combat obesity.

Childhood Obesity Quiz

How much do you really know about the subject of obesity? Find out by taking our quiz.

Nutrition And The Health Of Young People

One study showed that children who became overweight by age 8 were more severely obese as adults.