Child Weight

When researchers from the East Finland University monitored over 4,000 children from the time their mothers were pregnant through to the age of 16, they found that those with a routine meal and snack pattern that included breakfast were…
Read More...

When time is tight, parents simply don't have the resources to cook separate meals for picky kids. But if their food habits are also making them lose weight, here are a few tips that can help please a picky eater. Don't make a big…
Read More...

Researchers analysing the weight of over one million children have found that those living in areas with the most fast-food takeaways were more likely to be overweight or obese, especially those of secondary school age. As the number of…
Read More...

There are several signs that parents should watch for: Your child is losing weight as noticed by his pediatrician during successive visits. Your child doesn’t outgrow clothes each season. You can clearly see your child’s ribs…
Read More...

Eating well, and keeping active, was the normal way of life less than 50 years ago. So was eating fresh, local produce. Kids walked or cycled to school, and automatically played outside afterwards, until called in for a home-cooked,…
Read More...

Cut down on drinks and snacks that are high in calories, fat, sugar, and salt and offer these options more often: Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains like brown rice, oatmeal, popcorn, barley Lean meats, poultry, seafood, beans and…
Read More...

Many parents face an on-going battle trying to drag their kids away from the screens, cellphone, TV and computers. But a study from the University of Montreal provides an extra incentive to limit your children’s screen time. They found a…
Read More...

Your kids will be leaner, and have a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) if they go to schools that offer healthier food and more opportunities for physical activities, research says. For elementary school age students, the cut-off is around a…
Read More...

Millions of obese and overweight children the world over are affected by metabolic syndrome with a large waistline, high blood pressure, raised insulin levels, excess body weight and abnormal cholesterol levels. Some of the biggest culprits…
Read More...

The two main causes of childhood obesity are over-eating and under-exercising. An unhealthy diet with too much sugar and fat, coupled with a lack of physical activity, too much time sitting with their phones or other electronic gadgets,…
Read More...