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.

Dec 8, 2009 - Brigitte Harton

Pregnant women who are exposed to pollutants have an increased risk of having obese children.

Jan 9, 2009 - Uni Blake

Overweight and obese children suffer many physical and emotional problems. Learn about the causes and effects of childhood obesity.

Jun 9, 2010 - Cathy Herold

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, 25% of children are obese or overweight. Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic with lifelong consequences.

Sep 22, 2008 - Abby Deliz

Childhood obesity is epidemic right now and contributes to many serious health problems. These factors should be understood by parents to help their kids.

Nov 10, 2010 - Valerie Garner

In August 2010, a USDA report says that school lunches are one cause of childhood obesity in the USA. Parents must be proactive in protecting their kids.

Aug 28, 2010 - Rhonda Earley

An alarming 32% of adults in the United States are obese. Fortunately, understanding the causes of obesity can aid in its prevention.

Sep 16, 2010 - Jennifer Long

Rarely is obesity in adults or children simply a rare disorder. Almost all obesity is caused by an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise.

Aug 25, 2010 - Elsie Boateng

Children who are overweight and less active ere found to experience narrowing of the airways after physical activity in research study by K-State researcher.

Dec 21, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Staggering statistics show that childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last three decades. The key to halting the rising statistics is prevention.

Sep 14, 2009 - Tammie Doerler

A new study in Cancer Research shows that obesity hinders chemotherapy in children with childhood leukemia.

Sep 24, 2009 - Tammie Doerler

In the past decade, childhood obesity has become an epidemic. The best way to address this problem is by making small changes at home.

Apr 20, 2010 - Lisa Frizzo

Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past 30 years, caused serious damage to the children involved and threaten catastrophic costs in the future.

Apr 10, 2010 - Robert McKelvie

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

Aug 5, 2009 - Bridgett Ann Calia

Although specific causes of childhood obesity are unclear, some of the triggering factors include genetics, sedentary lifestyle, and advertisements.

Dec 29, 2010 - Lalitha Goteti

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.

Sep 28, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

Are parents and schools causing children to be more obese? One researcher believes this may be the case for some children.

Apr 7, 2011 - Summer Minor

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

Mar 11, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

Childhood obesity is increasing the risk of many health, social, and emotional complications. Diabetes, sleep disorders, and depression are some of them.

Dec 29, 2010 - Lalitha Goteti

Children who are obese are at a greater risk of developing heart disease later in life. This risk can be reversed if parents take action now.

Mar 22, 2010 - Deanna Lynn Sletten