Childhood Obesity

Should you be concerned about your child's weight? Learn how to help your child stay healthy.

Helping Your Child

Is my child obese?
My toddler is almost 29 months old and weighs 41 pounds. When should I start to be concerned about her weight?
Should I worry about drastic changes in my child's weight?
My son is a healthy 9-year-old. He has gained at least 25 pounds in two months. Could there be a medical issue here?
Is the Lap-Band procedure appropriate for children under 10?
Could this surgery option be right for my child?

Childhood Nutrition

Kids and Nutrition
Learn how the right foods can help fuel your child and keep them healthy and strong.
Feeding Picky Eaters
Get advice on helping your child eat right when they reject what food you serve them.
Grab Bag Lunches
Learn how to make your children a healthy lunch and get great bag lunch recipes.
Recipe Makeovers
Turn your child's favorite food into a healthy alternative.

Test for Obesity

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator

Finding your BMI (Body Mass Index) can help you decide if you’re a healthy weight. Use our BMI calculator to get your score!

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Question of the Week

What sort of diets, strategies, lifestyle changes have you attempted in the past to lose weight? Why did they work/fail for you?

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