A new study published in the most recent issue of Pediatrics suggests that obesity rates among young children are on the decline. The study examined what researchers called the “caloric gap,” which estimates how many calories children must eliminate from their daily diet to bring obesity rates down to pre-epidemic levels. Researchers suggest that among children […]
Study Shows “Weight Fate” Linked To Obesity in Children
New clinical research suggests that children are much more likely to be obese or overweight by the time they reach high school if they are categorized as overweight at the age of five. While much of the focus on early nutritional choices has been aimed at providing healthy food options in elementary schools, the new […]
Getting Kids to Eat Healthy is all about Setting a Good Example
A new study shows that getting kids to eat healthy is best accomplished by setting a good example, rather than force or a rewards/punishment system. The study, helmed by scientists from the University of Michigan, focuses specifically on the eating habits of low-income parents and their children. Researchers found that children were more likely to […]
Childhood Obesity Still a Growing Issue
A new study found that roughly 21% of children will be obese in 2020 if current eating patterns continue. Researchers studied the weight patterns of children ages 2-19 from the year 1971-2008. The results showed that the average BMI (body mass index) in children increased by 0.55 kg/m2 and body weight increased by 1.54 kg […]
