Childhood Obesity: Learned Behaviors
As parents, it is hard for us to realize that our children learn virtually every behavior from us. But as hard as it is for us to deal with, it is even harder for our children to deal with, especially when it comes to learned behaviors regarding food. Just as a food-obsessed and diet-strict parent [...]
Childhood Obesity: Uncovering the Real Issues
After you have visited your child’s pediatrician and have determined that your child doesn’t have any serious medical conditions that could be causing his or her obesity, it may be time to sit down with your child to discuss other issues that may be causing the problem.
Sometimes, obesity can be caused by bad eating habits [...]
Childhood Obesity: Understanding the Problem
As is true with obese adults, there are many reasons why a child might be obese. Some obesity is caused by medical conditions that inhibit the function of the thyroid or other parts of the body. Some children become obese because their daily lives do not include regular exercise. Other children struggle because they have [...]
Childhood Obesity: The Scary Truth
When a child consistently finishes a whole bag of chips after school and never gets outside to play, you may be facing a potential problem with childhood obesity. Children with weight problems often grow up to become adults with weight problems. If you are an overweight adult, you already know how difficult it is to [...]