A problem clearly exists in that childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last thirty years.
A problem clearly exists in that children in the United States ages six to eleven have had a thirteen percent increase in obesity between the years 1980 and 2008.
A problem clearly exists in that more than one-third of children and adolescents were either obese or overweight by 2008.
A problem clearly exists in that children who are obese are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease.1
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Childhood Obesity Statistics According to government statistics, almost half of all American children and teenagers are overweight or... Read more »
The following headlines and studies suggest some of the contributing factors to childhood obesity and diet challenges. Researchers have... Read more »
About five years ago a critical decision was made in California, independent of the discussions about possible mandates nationwide to... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2,... Read more »
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