News tagged with obese children

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Experts dispute value of checking kids' blood pressure

(HealthDay)—Despite a worrisome increase in obese and hypertensive children and teens, not enough evidence exists to justify routinely screening young people for high blood pressure, a new report says.

Pediatrics created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers study barriers, resources to physical activity in Texas towns

Obesity, diabetes and other ailments plague impoverished communities at higher rates than the general United States population. In rural Texas border towns, or colonias, Mexican-American residents are at an even greater risk ...

Health created Feb 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research finds promising approaches to prevent Latino childhood obesity

Guided grocery store trips, menu labeling at restaurants, community gardens, and video-game-based exercise programs are among several promising, culturally appropriate ways to prevent obesity among Latino children, according ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New insight on relationship between parents, preschoolers and obesity

While sugary drinks, lack of exercise and genetics contribute to a growing number of overweight American children, new research from Washington State University reveals how a mom's eating habits and behavior at the dinner ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obesity may increase risk of MS in children and teens

Being obese may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and teenage girls, according to new research published in the January 30, 2013, online issue of Neurology.

Neuroscience created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Are gender and ethnicity risk factors for metabolic syndrome in children?

Metabolic syndrome is more likely to affect children who are obese than overweight or non-overweight and who have other characteristics associated with the disorder, such as high blood pressure or insulin ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

First-ever guidelines issued for treating type 2 diabetes in kids

(HealthDay)—For the first time ever, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers aged 10 to 18.

Diabetes created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows kids influenced by sport ads for alcohol, fast food

The impact on children of alcohol and fast-food advertising in sports sponsorship is concerning health experts at The University of Western Australia.

Health created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obesity in young kids dropped in NYC, grew in LA (Update)

In the battle against childhood obesity, New York City appears to be doing better than Los Angeles and one reason may be that Mexican-American boys are more likely to be obese than white or black kids.

Overweight and Obesity created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Parents have big influence on kids' physical activity, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—With New Year's resolutions upon us, new research from the University of Alberta offers encouragement for parents who want to achieve fitness for the whole family.

Health created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Childhood obesity linked to more immediate health problems than previously thought

While a great deal of research on childhood obesity has spotlighted the long-term health problems that emerge in adulthood, a new UCLA study focuses on the condition's immediate consequences and shows that obese youngsters ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Obesity drops among children enrolled in NY state WIC nutrition program

New York children participating in a federal nutrition program had healthier eating behaviors and lower rates of obesity two years after improvements to the program were undertaken, according to a study published online today ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jan 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Moms may use TV to calm fussy infants, study finds

(HealthDay)—Many babies spend almost three hours in front of the TV each day, a new study finds, especially if their mothers are obese and TV addicts themselves, or if the babies are fussy or active.

Pediatrics created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

US childhood obesity dips for first time in decades

Obesity rates among small children may finally be on the decline after more than tripling in the United States the past 30 years, a study out Wednesday indicated.

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Obesity may be declining among preschool-aged children living in low-income families

"Obesity and extreme obesity in childhood, which are more prevalent among minority and low-income families, have been associated with other cardiovascular risk factors, increased health care costs, and premature death. Obesity ...

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 25, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0