Childhood Obesity Exercise

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Obesity
Obesity, or over-nutrition, is the generalized accumulation of fat both beneath the skin and throughout the body. Some... »

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Benefits of Exercise
Exercise during the teenage years may be one of the most important ways to prevent osteoporosis. The July 2000 issue of... »
Burning Fat
What kind of exercise is most effective for burning fat in children? A new study delivers an objective answer. »
Exercise Guidelines Out of Touch?
Experts agree that this is the most sedentary generation of children in history. Computers, television, video games,... »
Physical Activity at Preschool
Healthy kids 3 to 5 years old thrive best with at least 120 minutes a day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (... »
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Physical Activity Guidelines for Babies through Teens
As parents, it’s our job to teach our kids about the wonders of the great outdoors. It’s also important to keep them... »
Sedentary Preschoolers
I love watching young children at play. Kids are designed with energy to burn. Unfortunately, though, they're not... »
Soccer and Weight Loss
A fun, practical, affordable way to help overweight kids? My friend and colleague, Dana Weintraub, MD, from the... »

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Childhood Obesity
Overweight children are not gluttonous or lazy. In fact, many studies have shown that obese children do not eat more... »