kids and obesity News

Children are now developing obesity-related diseases, previously considered primarily adult conditions, at an alarming rate.

The 100 Mile Club®, a Corona-based non-profit organization focused on physical fitness and life skills for children, recently received a grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

Research shows picky eaters are the most sensitive tasters, provides new hope to frustrated mothers everywhere.

Playing on computers at school can successfully motivate children to increase physical activity and become healthier, a new study has shown.

Especially with obesity in kids being so abundant throughout America, it’s great to get them involved with fitness and interested while staying healthy. Here are 4 Team Fitness America ways to make fitness fun while including your kids.

In kids, this disorder is often characterized by substantial hyperactivity, which would be expected to burn more calories.

One of the most common assertions is that home environments including parenting styles are a major determinant of obesity risk in kids.

Famed Choreographer/Instructor Joey L. Dowdy's Get Up & Groove Fitness is "Springing Kid's Into Action"! It’s Giving Obesity "A High Kick" Towards Improving Health!

“Science shows healthy students are more successful in school, and that forming healthy habits at a young age can help put these young people on the path toward a lifetime of wellness.”

Funded by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health through Project Diabetes, GoTrybe is now available to approximately 175,000 students and faculty in seventeen school districts.

Yesterday, at the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ winter meeting, First Lady Michelle Obama discussed the importance of healthy eating and physical activity initiatives to help combat childhood obesity in the U.S.

Los Angeles, CA – January 16th, 2010 – O2 MAX Fitness, a youth fitness media company based in Santa Monica, CA kicked off their first event of 2010 with the Family Fitness Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Whole Foods Market in Santa Monica.

With the abundance of foods with high fat and sugar contents combined with decreased opportunities to exercise Childhood Obesity is on the rise. This is a national problem that all families are faced with.

“The people on the bus are round and round.” Childhood obesity has increased four fold over the last 40 years. Over 9 million children in the U.S. (6-19) are overweight or obese. Why? A sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits.

As childhood obesity soars, corporate wellness CEO aims to reverse trend with nutrition education in the classroom.

Respected Product Review Body Recognizes New Children's Music CD Dance It! for Its Educational and Entertaining Music

Healthy Kids Challenge offers an interactive walk through the food guide pyramid. Kids and families have the opportunity to explore each food group with their senses, as well as enjoy active FUN at the physical activity section of “MyPyramid”.

The website offers healthy recipes, health tips, exercise tips, and environmental responsibility for children.

The American Foundation for Children's Health Awareness (AFCHA) offers up simple ways to keep kids healthy.

Parenting website announces new resource tool dealing with sensitive and hot topic issues