News tagged with obese children

New research identifies risks, interventions for children's GI health

An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW).

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Children's 'healthy' foods marketed at children are higher in fat, sugar and salt

Foods being marketed to children in UK supermarkets are less healthy than those marketed to the general population according to researchers at the University of Hertfordshire, who question whether more guidelines may be needed ...

Health May 08, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Childhood obesity starts at home

As parents, physicians and policymakers look for ways to curb childhood obesity, they may need to look no further than a child's own backyard.

Overweight and Obesity May 04, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Study reveals parents not immune to junk food adverstising

(Medical Xpress)—The idea that adults are better equipped than children to resist junk food advertising has been debunked by a new study that has found both are influenced by television and Internet advertising.

Health May 03, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

'Clean your plate' orders from parents may backfire for kids

(HealthDay)—Although you might think being a member of the "clean plate club" is something that stops when a child is young, new research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers ...