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Childhood Obesity

Understanding what causes obesity and providing healthy alternatives can help lead your child down a lifelong path of wellness.

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How to help your child reach a healthy weight

New findings show that "baby fat" doesn't routinely melt away as children grow. Now's the time to help a child struggling with obesity reach a healthy weight. These tips can help you on this journey.

October 29, 2025

Beat the 'back-to-school blues' with healthy lunches

Heading back to school for many students includes a bagged lunch tucked into their backpack. Follow these tips for packing healthy lunches kids will like and help improve their ability to learn.

April 23, 2025

Healthy weight in children starts with healthy habits

Experts agree the sooner in life that you build good, healthy habits, the easier it is to keep them and stay as healthy as possible. Get tips to help children create good habits for healthy weight.

February 11, 2021