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Dieting is usually off-limits for children, but there are strategies for dealing with an overweight child.

Snacking is often what creates an obesity problem for kids. Swap poor choices for healthy snack alternatives to help them lose weight.

We all need to eat. Unfortunately some children may be tempted to eat too much. Start good habits early and help avoid obesity as your child grows up.

What would you do if your doctor or another family member suggested that your child lose weight? Would you put him or her on diet or encourage them to exercise more?

Promote healthy habits early to prevent toddlers from developing poor life choices that lead to youth and adult obesity.

Pediatricians and other health experts have been raising the obesity alarm. If weight has become a problem for your child, the following tips can help.

For years women have seen themselves as either substandard, or have attempted to shrink and tuck their bodies in order to meet society's standards.

This article provides readers with advice for dealing with obesity and children and dieting tips for overweight children.

The UK Government is to tackle growing concern over overweight/obese children after research reveals that around 25% of 4-5 year-olds weigh in heavier than they should.

Do your child a favor. Help him or her learn to eat well. This is a gift that lasts a lifetime - a long lifetime.

Overweight in children should be diagnosed before it expands into obesity, but research shows that pediatricians are not intervening by diagnosing medical health issue.

The national statistic regarding childhood obesity is not pretty: it has more than tripled since 1980. However, concrete steps can be taken to reverse this trend.

The future of our kid's health is in jeopardy. Making a turnaround is going to take help from the community, school and family.

Half of North American students will weigh too much by 2010 if present trends continue. What are some of the student issues when children are overweight?

Obese children miss more school than their peers, setting themselves up for increased drug use, pregnancy & other problems later in life. Try these weight loss tips.

Overweight children are at risk for serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. A balanced diet with smaller serving sizes can help kids lose weight.

Overweight children need a safe, effective, natural and gentle treatment plan to succeed in finding and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Statistics are showing that children are becoming more overweight, even obese, and therefore, are at risk for health problems just like overweight/obese adults.

There are significant short- and long-term health consequences for overweight children, including increased risk of Type II diabetes, heart disease and other afflictions.

Type 2 diabetes in children ages 9 to 17 has risen dramatically over the past two decades with obesity being the main cause. Parents are the key to stopping this cycle.

Two studies have recently shown how weight and friends are significant factors in decisions made to mold our futures.

Can research prove that the number of daily meals children eat is related to their weight? When is a child obese? King's College research provides some answers.

Children need fun, active adult role models to help them get physically active and stay healthy.

Don't wait until your child is already overweight to begin good eating habits. Guarding against childhood obesity begins before your baby is born.

Considering how to help your overweight child lose weight; cultivating nutritional awareness, activity and fun are some of the tools you'll need.

Nickelodeon, in partnership with Produce for Kids, is launching a new campaign that will use favorite TV characters to encourage children to eat more fruits and veggies.

Obesity in children has become a major problem. Young people are sedentary and consume more calories than they use. Behavioral and dietary changes are needed.

Childhood obesity is a health threatening condition that can follow children into adulthood. Medical intervention may be needed to get weight under control.

Diet soft drinks contain the controversial substance aspartame, known by the trade name NutraSweet, which impedes weight loss and may cause additional health problems.

Kids are getting fatter and fatter according to the experts. They are eating more and moving less. Can recess in middle schools get them moving once again?

Gary Marino's account of being a food addict, how he recovered, and what led him to creating the Million Calorie March.

Obesity has become a national epidemic, and your young son or daughter may be too heavy or at risk for future weight problems. Pediatricians now track body mass index.

A recent report by the World Cancer Research Fund concludes that there is strong evidence that breastfeeding lowers the risk of cancers in both mother and child.

As childhood obesity rates rise Americans find that the cost is indeed immense, and dollars are not the object of our nation's despair.

Kids often spend a lot of time indoors watching TV and playing video games. Though some indoor activity is fine, it's important for kids to play outdoors regularly.

Changing the way your family eats might seem overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Start small. Keep it simple. And remember, everything in moderation.

Allergen-specific IgE, inflammatory C-reactive protein and BMI were measured in children and adolescents. Obese children were likely to show inflammation and allergies.

Remuda Ranch, a Christian treatment center in Arizona, uses inpatient physicians to help heal eating disorder recovery patients.

Obesity is a raging epidemic in children. For those that dislike traditional types of exercise, yoga is an excellent choice that offers fitness, fun and mental balance.

Reports of a grossly overweight child again focuses attention on childhood obesity and what steps are in place to encourage healthy eating amongst Britain's young people

Why drown in expensive Halloween candy when money's tight, kids are too fat, and hunger's on the rise. Gain control of the Halloween candy monster - and teach charity.

A University College London study found that the number of children being prescribed weight loss drugs has increased 15-fold. How can healthy eating protect children?

Researchers at John Hopkins University predict that 24% of US kids will be overweight or obese by 2015.

Overweight children need help, support and motivation from their parents, not just to lose weight, but to have a positive self-image.

NBC's hit series returns with The Biggest Loser: Couples 2. The 11 new teams include the heaviest, oldest, and youngest contestants in Biggest Loser history.

Who's to blame for the rising numbers of overweight children; genetics, technology, society, fast food? How about looking at ourselves and make the right changes instead?