Would You Consider Surgery For Weight Loss?
More and more people get surgery for weight loss and now that even includes teens. Do you see surgery as a good way for managing weight problems?
Tag: children
Do School Obesity Programs Promote Eating Disorders?
Few parents argue against school obesity programs that educate children about healthier eating habits. But please don’t assume that one-size-fits-all solutions work for every child out there.
Fast Food Calories Overtake School Calories
Children and teens consume more calories, get less food prepared at home and way more of it comes from fast food than 30 years ago.
Banning School Chocolate Milk
Another culprit for climbing childhood obesity rates was found: the chocolate milk given out at school cafeterias or, more precisely, the sugar in it. A growing movement wants to ban chocolate milk from schools. Can this make a difference?
Exercise Helps Overweight Children Think
When overweight and sedentary kids start to exercise regularly, their skills in thinking and planning improve, suggests a new study.