Childhood obesity is a major challenge in our country. The Centers for Disease Control reports that around 12.7 million children between the ages of 2 and 19 were affected by obesity over the past decade.

The issue has grown over the past few decades, leading to some serious health problems for both children and adults. 

Watching what you eat is very important, but staying active can go a long way toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially for the nation’s youth. Childhood obesity is a growing problem in this country, with one in three kids being listed as overweight or obese according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

Children should do 60 minutes of physical activity a day, and there are plenty of ways that kids can attain that goal. Here are some fun activities that your children can do to help fight against the threat of obesity.

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As parents and family caretakers, you know that the cold and flu season is just around the corner. Which means it’s time to start talking to your physician about the influenza vaccination.

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You don’t need fast food to keep your kids happy. There are plenty of tasty, healthy options that you can serve your children, which will help keep them in shape and prevent childhood obesity. Here are some healthy dishes that your kids will love.

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Childhood obesity is a growing problem in our country Rates for the issue have more than doubled since 1980, and one in three children are now either overweight or obese.

Fortunately, childhood obesity can be prevented and you can help raise awareness about how to make a difference for today’s youth. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, so we’ve compiled some ways that you can help spread the word and encourage children to live a healthy lifestyle.

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