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Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity Facts

by Guest Author

Six childhood obesity facts that every parent should know before they simply call it “baby fat.”

Kids’ Weight Loss Camps Are No Quick Fix for Childhood Obesity

by Guest Author
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Kids’ weight loss camps are no quick fix for childhood obesity.

Combating Childhood Obesity

by Guest Author
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Childhood obesity is a growing issue in America, and without a vigorous campaign to battle it, we may see parents of this generation outlive their children.

Childhood Obesity Articles

by Dr. Kal
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Childhood obesity articles that discuss all aspects of childhood obesity including its causes, consequences and strategies for prevention and treatment.

Overweight Children Need Our Help

by Dr. Kal
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Looking out over the yard during recess, Mrs. Nyeberg saw Adam standing apart from a group of the other children who were playing. She knew that once again Adam had been left out of their games. He was endlessly taunted about his weight by the other children and had very few friends at school. At [...]

Obese Children’s Parents Should Be Jailed

by Dr. Kal
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Obese Children’s Parents: I suggest that the parents of overweight children should be imprisoned and allowing your child to become overweight/obese is child abuse.

Free Weight Loss Plan

by Dr. Kal
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A free weight loss plan designed by a physician to help you lose pounds and keep them off.

Fight Childhood Obesity On Halloween

by Dr. Kal

People will give kids some sort of sugary candy such as candy corn or jolly ranchers. However, with childhood obesity on the rise, sugary candies are not the best treats for American kids.

Lose Weight Being A Good Parent – Top Ten Ways

by Dr. Kal

Lose Weight Being A Good Parent – Top Ten Ways

Overweight Children Face Emotional Pains

by Dr. Kal

I was reading this article on MSNBC about overweight children. The article discusses the: Emotional torture, Teasing, Rejection, Discrimination Bullying, and Abuse, overweight children must deal with on a daily basis. The discrimination and abuse does not just come from their peers. Parents, teachers, and family members are also perpetrators. Not Just Fun and Games [...]

Strategies for Overweight Children – Stop Drinking Calories

by Dr. Kal

Strategies for Overweight Children – Stop Drinking Calories

Strategies for Obese Children – Get Rid of History Classes

by Dr. Kal

Post where I suggest eliminating history classes instead of physical education classes.

Strategies for Obese Children – Establish a Junk Food Age Requirement

by Dr. Kal

Growing up I was an overweight child and an obese teen. I know the adverse effects this has had on my life. So, I am passionate about helping reverse this deadly trend. I wrote this article discussing strategies for overweight children. In this article, I argue that the government should establish a fast food age [...]

Oprah Spotlights Childhood Obesity

by Dr. Kal

I am so upset that I forgot to Tivo today’s episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show. It was about childhood obesity. I was an overweight child and an obese teen. I am also a huge Oprah fan, so I really wanted to see this episode. I didn’t see the episode, but I read this article [...]

‘Tummy Tuck’ Your Kids In

by Dr. Kal

I read this article in The New York Times, and thought I would share it with you. The article summarizes the results of a study of 519 seven-year-olds. Study Results The study found that 7-year-olds that slept less than nine hours every night were: More likely to be overweight or obese and More likely to [...]