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<title>Child Nutrition: Help Your Child Be Healthy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:04:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The food your child eats is important not only now but also for the rest of his or her life. A small child is going to need various types of foods for energy to play, grow, and to build a healthy body. Muscles and bones are forming over the first fifteen years of life, and when eating the right types of foods and including smart nutrition your child is more likely to avoid sickness and to ward off some types of disease.]]></description>
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<title>Lose Weight Fast - Why Childhood Obesity Is Increasing</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:58:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the United States today, one of every three children is obese. This is the major health issue in that country. Obesity, especially in people so young, leads to early onset Diabetes, strokes and heart attacks, even in the adolescent years. It may be linked to some cancers. There are two reasons for this health issue, poor eating habits and lack of exercise.]]></description>
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<title>Gluten Free, Dairy Free Diet for Children</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:43:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do gluten and dairy free foods play a role in autistic behavior? Is each child's chemical makeup different, and if so, does it really matter what we feed our children as long as it is packed with vitamins and nutrients?]]></description>
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<title>Why Physical Fitness Class Is Better Than Club/Membership Involvement for Students</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:49:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A physical education classrooms worth is now, more than ever, being questions by various school districts. Some argue that they are less valuable than if students were to join a membership or club sport activity. However, students benefit more from physical fitness class than any other sport and fitness group or membership as long as the program is developed with the correct material.]]></description>
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<title>Steps That You Can Take to Help an Overweight Child</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:23:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, it is a fact that the percentage of people in America who are overweight and those who are suffering from eating disorders is rapidly on the rise and the sad thing is that many of these people are our children. There are many parents who are totally shocked when they witness their children eating large amounts of food and when they begin to put on extra pounds, they put the hammer down on them to shed the excess weight. Most kids are naive about the food choices that they make, so as a parent it is our responsibility to...]]></description>
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<title>The Importance Of Sports In A Child's Development</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:20:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Games and sports are an opportunity for children to mingle with other kids and get some exercise. Children should not be deprived of outdoor play and should instead be encouraged to participate. Games and sports provide a more fulfilled childhood especially for those whose passion lies in sports.]]></description>
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<title>Childhood Obesity a Growing Problem</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Remember: experts say that a child who lives in the house with two obese parents has an 80% percent risk of becoming overweight, and if he or she has only one parent who is obese, the risk is 70%. The risk drops to 7% if both parents are normal weight.]]></description>
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<title>Teaching Fitness to Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity is a problem not only for adults but for kids as well. Today more and more kids are becoming overweight and one major reason is because of technology.]]></description>
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<title>Easy Tricks to Get Kids Exercising and Loving It!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:12:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Physical activity is equally important for both kids and adults if they want to lose weight or maintain it. A majority of kids spend more than 20 hours per week watching TV, surfing internet or playing video games which leaves no room for physical activity. And if they are provided a chance for some physical activity, they often avoid it because it does not trigger their interest.]]></description>
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<title>Childhood Obesity Part 2</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:51:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is part 2 of the 2 part blog discussing childhood obesity. In this part I will discuss how children are the victims of marketing and how parents can become their children's role model.]]></description>
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<title>3 Benefits of Keeping Kids Active and Avoid Childhood Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:34:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Childhood obesity is on the rise. This article gives essential benefits of staying active with kids to keep them from becoming obese. There are other inadvertent benefits from staying active with kids that the reader will enjoy.]]></description>
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<title>Heart Disease Prevention Starts in Childhood: What You Can Do to Protect Your Child</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:44:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that all 9 to 11 year old children be tested for cholesterol levels. This is yest further acknowledgement of the increasing incidence of heart-related risk factors occurring at younger ages. The detrimental factors of poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and rising childhood obesity levels are wreaking havoc on our children's health.]]></description>
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<title>Are Vegetarian Diets Optimal For Children's Health?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:52:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When someone says I am a Vegan or Vegetarian, what comes to mind first? Let me guess, a person that doesn't eat meat right? Well, part of that is true but there are different types of Vegetarians, such as Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians, Vegans, and Macrobiotic diets. A Lacto-Ovo Vegan doesn't eat meat or fish but eats dairy and eggs. A Vegan excludes all meats, fish, dairy, eggs, and no animal products, this is the type of Vegetarian most of us refer to.]]></description>
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<title>It's Everyone's Job to Prevent Childhood Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:52:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When the facts show that teen weight loss is a big issue for one third of the teens it becomes an issue that we are all forced to deal with. That is an overwhelming high number of children suffering from child obesity.]]></description>
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<title>How Parents Can Provide Motivation To Teen Weight Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:24:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Carrying around too much weight at any age can be troublesome, but it is particularly so for parents who have to deal with child obesity. Parents love their children and only want the best for them, but teen weight loss carries with it a two-edged sword.]]></description>
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<title>Eating Habits That May Cause Weight Gain</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:02:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Child obesity can lead to worries about teen weight loss. As a teen, you may have habits that cause weight gain. We don't always recognize something we do over and over as a habit.]]></description>
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<title>Childhood Obesity Causes and Solutions</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:44:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most American children and teens are consuming fast food multiple times daily. Working parents stock their pantries with pre-processed foods that are quick and easy enough for their kids to make. Many of today's children are microwaving their own meals by age eight.]]></description>
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<title>Kids Are Now Victims Of The Obesity Epidemic!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:43:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity statistics are staggering. They show a fast growing obesity epidemic that is not likely to stop anytime soon. It is estimated that today 60% of adults are overweight this number is increasing by the day. If we continue with the lifestyle that today we like to call 'healthy'. The rapidly growing obesity epidemic will guarantee that at least 80% of us will reach obesity by 2020.]]></description>
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<title>Peas and Carrots Can Save a Child's Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:47:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children deserve their fruits and vegetables. This article explores why eating fruits and vegetables are a luxury. After all, eating produce can be life saving because of all the important nutrients they provide. An excerpt from an interview with a picky eater is also disclosed.]]></description>
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<title>Youth Strength And Fitness Should Highlight Fun And Movement!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:30:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our youth should be up, moving, and playing as much as possible. For kids it's not about "working out" it's about "playing and having fun." A healthy, progressive, and nurturing lifestyle will be learned as a youngster and carried through their entire life.]]></description>
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<title>Wintertime Child Fitness</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:23:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people think of summer as the time they have to get the kids outdoors and involved in some sports in order to be healthy and happy. The thing is, the need for this type of fitness for your child is just as great during the winter months. The simple fact of the matter is that childhood obesity is something that is steadily on the rise.]]></description>
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<title>Chunky Children</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:51:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What can you do to help your child stay healthy? Read and find out.]]></description>
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<title>The Main Causes Of Child Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is a simple fact which cannot be shied away from for any longer. Humans are becoming more rotund and significantly more unhealthy these days, which has a terrible knock on effect on people when they grow older. It might be horrifying to think about, but many people are giving their children serious health problems to come as they age because of what they are feeding them. It is one of the major causes of child obesity.]]></description>
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<title>Methods to Prevent Childhood Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:10:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to prevent childhood obesity. Children need a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables, proteins and fiber. Avoid junk foods such as chips, pop and chocolate bars.]]></description>
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<title>There Is Nothing Cute About Baby Fat</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:22:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your baby does not have to be fat for Grandma to pinch his cheeks! Baby fat can be a sign of a lifetime of weight struggles and all the chronic illnesses that go with obesity. Programming baby's metabolism starts in-utero - please refer to my article on prenatal fitness. Trying to over feed our babies - wondering if they are getting enough, being so concerned baby is in the 95th percentile of growth, obscene consumption of juice,choosing to formula feed over breast feed, and yes lack of physical activity - just a necessary for baby are contributing to baby obesity.Unfortunately, this launches a lifetime struggle with chronic illness.]]></description>
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<title>Teen Weight Loss: Are Kids Too Young To Go On A Diet?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:52:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teens, parents and others who have to deal with the teen weight loss issue ask a very pointed question -Are kids too young to go on a diet? If you look at Hollywood celebrities, you may find that many of them will put their children on diets.]]></description>
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<title>Teen Weight Loss: 5 Tips On How to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:28:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teen weight loss is a growing concern for parents all over the world and is an issue which must be addressed. Far too many teenagers fall into the trap of yo-yo dieting, which is incredibly unhealthy, and will achieve nothing.]]></description>
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<title>Parents Can Prevent Childhood Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:42:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting your child to eat right can be a terrific challenge. Here is an idea or two on how to make the challenge a bit easier.]]></description>
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<title>If You're Wondering &quot;How Can Kids Lose Weight?&quot; Then You'll Learn What You Need Here</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:33:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of parents are searching the internet because they want to know how can kids lose weight. The phrase "overweight children" are two words that should never be used in conjunction, but the fact of the matter is that there are many children dealing with the problem of obesity. This problem is putting them at risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases, it is causing them to have low self-esteem pushing them to drastic measures in school, and being overweight as a child could lead to irreversible consequences when they reach adulthood.]]></description>
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<title>What Are The Causes And Cures For Kids Poor Fitness And Excess Weight?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:40:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More than a third of all kids nineteen or younger are overweight or obese. What are all the causes, and what can be done to change it?]]></description>
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<title>Fitness Is Important For Kids Minds As Well As Their Bodies</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:59:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Almost all the emphasis on Kids fitness and weight management programs is focused on their physical health. Physical fitness is just as important for their developing minds.]]></description>
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<title>Obesity and Compulsive Eating As Addictions in Childhood</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:36:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Statistics about diabetes, intestinal disorders, poor general health, diminished physical ability and eventually becoming increasingly incapacitated as heavy adults have little impact on reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity. Overweight children have learned to outwardly rationalize living in their fat bodies. Yet behind the facade of seeming indifference lurks the real feelings that most overweight children carry with them.]]></description>
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<title>Some Positive Steps To Take In Reducing Child Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:41:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Child obesity has turned into an epidemic around the world. Learn some positive steps that can help reduce obesity in children.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Children's Feelings About Being Overweight</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:26:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No longer is there any doubt that a national calamity has befallen this country. Not only have adults claimed the distinction of being overweight but now countless kids are in the same camp. Two-thirds of all adults are overweight or obese. Two-thirds. And between 20 to 25 percent of all children fall into the same category. Good health, athletic prowess, self-esteem and parental controls have not stemmed the tide. What do children of different ages think about being overweight? Listen in:]]></description>
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<title>How to Help Overweight Children Lose Weight and Gain Weight Control</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:28:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children, despite trying to hide their true feelings, suffer when they are fat. Some children successfully overcome negative feelings and handle their obesity in childhood, but they are a small minority who have overcome their negative attitude while remaining overweight. Depression, anxiety, feelings of emptiness, low self-esteem and fear of rejection are common among overweight children. Such symptoms often intensify overeating and a vicious cycle develops.]]></description>
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<title>Foods to Keep Away From Children to Prevent Weight Gain</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:51:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents, with the increase of all kinds of modern technology, it is a well known fact that Americans are raising a new breed of overweight and obese children. Read on to find out some of the causes and how we are contributing to that.]]></description>
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<title>Help Kids Lose Weight - Save Self Esteem</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:26:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Childhood obesity can be a sensitive subject, especially if you have an overweight child. You work hard to protect against bullying. Often, overweight children are picked on. As a parent, you want to protect your child. You don't want to make them feel worse.]]></description>
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<title>Children's Health - The Importance of Exercise For Children</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:30:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why is it important for children to do cardio exercises? Because researchers have discovered that just twenty minutes of doing things like jumping, hopping, or even having an old-fashioned wheel barrow race works the musculoskeletal system enough to improve strength by as much as 75%!]]></description>
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<title>Small Steps To Make Kids Weight, Fitness And Health A Success Story</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:55:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All of us want our kids and others' kids to be fit and healthy. We can take small steps to ensure that kids eat well, get enough exercise,and maintain proper body weight. Excessive weight and insufficient exercise are major problems for our young people, causing serious health, social, and personal development issues.]]></description>
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<title>A Few Basic Tips To Keep Kids From Becoming Unfit And Overweight</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:15:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are some of the requirements for a successful fitness and weight control program to keep kids healthy? Good nutrition and daily exercise are necessary. Here's some helpful information on both.]]></description>
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<title>Statistics of Childhood Obesity - Overweight or Heading That Way?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:43:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Health Select Committee Report (2004) stated that children born in the early 21st century have a shorter life expectancy than their parents due to diet and obesity. There are various statistics predicting childhood obesity, all of which make for grim reading. ]]></description>
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<title>Are You Making Your Child Obese?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:46:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You get really tensed up when you see your child weighting too much on the weighing machine. If you are good at finding excuses then you can blame it on fast food. Well, if you really want to get to the root of the problem then make a reality check: You could be the real culprit.]]></description>
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<title>How To Lose Weight For Fat Kids - Learn The 7 Problems Which Cause Kids To Be Fat - How To Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:55:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many problems with the very idea of childhood obesity: increased risk of other diseases, low self-esteem, depression, high likelihood of becoming obese adults to name a few. The trend of childhood obesity is going in exactly the wrong direction... it's getting worse, rather than better and there is no hope on the horizon for a solution any time soon.]]></description>
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<title>What And Who Is To Blame For Obesity In Children?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:01:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Pyramid Diet has provided us with more than enough hard copy evidence to make a lawsuit bonanza ready-made, for a struggling Law Firm. So go-go law firm whoever you are. This is the class action to beat all others and a chance to get credit for doing the entire western world a great public service. Cigarettes and alcohol never came close to wreaking the havoc that the Pyramid Diet is able to do - and does - on a regular basis.]]></description>
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<title>Childhood Obesity - Are You Setting Your Child Up for Depression?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:56:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our culture lives to eat. Not only can that over eating cause physical disease- mental health is at stake as well.]]></description>
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<title>Why Are Kids Fat? It's Up To YOU To Learn How To Stop The Trend - Teach Your Kids How To Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:08:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control has stated that pediatric obesity has reached epidemic proportions in a mere thirty years. In 1980, five percent of kids were obese. In 2010, slightly less than twenty percent are obese.]]></description>
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<title>Fitness for Kids - Keep It Simple, Keep It Fun</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:41:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Helping your child to develop regular fitness practices can aid in the prevention of serious illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. An active lifestyle can also promote healthy behaviors and reduce the likelihood that your child will become overweight. A sedentary (inactive) life, one that doesn't promote regular exercise and well-balanced nutrition, most often will lead to chronic illnesses and unwanted medical complications. You serve as the primary role model for your child, as you personally adopt wholesome routines that contribute to a healthy, more active life, they will follow your example.]]></description>
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<title>What Can We Leave Our Kids? Money? How About A Legacy Of Good Health: Learn How To Lose Weight Now</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:50:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all want to leave something for our kids. Most of us don't have an abundance of worldly possessions to pass on, but even if we do, what if the children are not in the best of health to enjoy whatever it is we give them? How about this for a legacy to leave for them: "I remember Mom...she taught me how to eat properly." "I'm grateful to Dad for teaching me how to stay fit." The increasing rate of obesity during the times in which we live is largely a result of a misunderstanding, or complete lack of knowledge, about how we can eat in a way that is both satisfying and healthful. We have bad eating habits folks...and worse, we are passing them along, unfiltered, to our kids. Let's look at a few ways you can pass useful information about weight management along to the next generation: Do not place undue emphasis on your child's weight. This puts him or her at risk of developing an eating disorder. Instead, focus on the correct way to eat for health.]]></description>
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<title>How Teenagers Can Overcome Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:31:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Statistics reveal that most teenagers these days are overweight and some are bordering on obesity. This is alarming news considering how much the media portrays beauty as being super slim. Perhaps this is the problem. Teens are at an age where looks matter and are even hyper sensitive about how others perceive them. The "super slim" look is not a natural one and teens who are struggling to look like those skinny models usually fail. This results in negative attitude and they tend to overeat as a way of compensating for their failure (as they see it).]]></description>
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<title>5 Simple Strategies to Help Your Kids Avoid the Slow Slide Into Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:27:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wished you could do something simple to set your family on a solid course for health and wellness? You can. It isn't rocket science and it doesn't have to be hard but it is up to parents to plan the course.]]></description>
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<title>What Measures Are Being Taken to Curb Obesity in Our Schools?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:41:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past few decades, school systems have been a major contributor to the growing problem of childhood obesity. Poor judgment, quick-fix decision making and blatant lack of concern have steered school regimens far off course. Most schools are taking positive steps towards the overall health and awareness of their students. Making nutritious meals available and ridding campuses of junk food is a move in the right direction, but is it enough?]]></description>
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<title>Fighting Obesity in Adults and Children</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:51:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We're beginning to hear about, not only an adult overweight problem, but obesity among our children. Here are some common sense guidelines for cutting some pounds and becoming more active.]]></description>
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<title>Tackling Childhood Obesity With Exercise</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:18:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With childhood obesity rising at an alarming rate, we need to encourage our children to exercise more. Does gym membership for kids take it too far?]]></description>
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<title>Fat Kids Face Real Problems, Help Him Lose Weight And Gain Self-Concept - Teach Him How To Diet Now</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:48:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's hard for kids to be overweight. Adults know the difficulties with carrying those extra pounds but for kids, obesity can be a very difficult time in life. Studies have shown that overweight kids suffer social and emotional stresses in addition to those experienced by their normal-sized peers. Using the BMI as a tool, the kids measured to be overweight have a harder time relating to their peers and they also show early signs of mental and emotional stress (such as inability to concentrate, irritability, sadness, and a sense of failure). An unfortunate effect of this weight-related angst is the tendency to overeat in an attempt to find comfort. This is truly a case of "the worse it gets, the worse it gets"...if the child is a social outcast or if he is mocked by his peers, he is likely to eat more and gain more weight. This is a vicious cycle.]]></description>
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<title>Child Obesity And BMI, 4 Simple Steps To Help Him Lose Weight - Teach Him How To Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:24:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One-third to one-half of our children are considered overweight or obese. This is a very alarming statistic because of the implication regarding health.]]></description>
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<title>Childhood Obesity - The Importance of Staying Fit</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6590251</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:14:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Play is important in your child's development. Children play by imitating what they see the adults around them do. Show them the way to have a healthier and more fit lifestyle by exercising with them and demonstrating how easy it is to get more time for fitness in your life.]]></description>
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<title>Give Your Child The Gift of Good Eating Habits</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6525666</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:52:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creating good eating habits for your child is one of the most important jobs you have as a parent. Like most things that children learn they are going to accept and learn what you demonstrate to them far more than they will what you tell them. And eating habits, like most good habits must be formed early in order to have the most impact.]]></description>
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<title>Who Is Responsible for Obesity in Children?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6580013</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:59:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There seems to be a general reluctance to face the growing problem of weight and obesity in the adult population today. But can we continue to ignore obesity in children? We talk about more activity in the playground and healthier foods at the school cafeteria. But is that really the root problem?]]></description>
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<title>The Story Of High Fructose Corn Syrup</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6579925</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:45:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The story of high fructose corn syrup is filled with the pitfalls of government negligence and the paranoia of a public that is skeptical about the motives of politicians. It is also a story that indicates the current interest in health matters. The public is no longer interested in leaving things to chance. They will do everything in their power to ensure that the providers of food products are kept honest in their practice. The sector that is responsible for creating this product has also not been lazy. They have hit the waves with a series of publicity leaflets that are intended to convince the public that there is nothing wrong with this product.]]></description>
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<title>Ping Pong Table Vs Dinner Table</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:54:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why do we need anything to fight our dinner table? If we do, what makes a ping pong table a worthy opponent? The answer is that for most Americans, especially children, our dinner table has grown to be a huge, hulking threat and a table tennis table represents one great solution.]]></description>
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<title>The Great Juice Debate</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6571342</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:45:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent revelation of Arsenic in Apple Juice has parents concerned and frustrated. Concerned because children are the single biggest consumers of juice; Frustrated because they think juice is 100% healthy.]]></description>
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<title>Did We Forget How to Stroll?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6576902</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:58:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have seen kids who are two and three years old being pushed by their family in what I used to think was a baby carriage. I have seen dog owners pushing their dogs in the same way. Is it a new fashion?]]></description>
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<title>Obesity In Children, Elderly, And Those In-Between Too, Occurs Because We Don't Know How To Diet</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6573472</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:15:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity is a national problem. Some studies indicate that two-thirds of adults and more than one-third of children are overweight. The health consequences of excess weight are serious and far reaching. Obesity in children and in the elderly require special consideration because both groups have needs that are different from young or middle aged adults.Children are at risk of developing chronic conditions related to obesity (especially high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes). However, children also have an increased risk of developing these conditions and others (arthritis, heart disease) once they have reached adulthood because of the length of time their bodies have been carrying extra weight. Most children are at peril for becoming overweight simply because of the time in which they live. The twenty-first century is characterized by high stress and busy schedules.]]></description>
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<title>DASH Diet May Help Teen Girls Slim Down</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6564641</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:18:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Americans are getting heavier today than they have been in the past and girls have seen much of this weight gain. Do you feel a little overweight?]]></description>
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<title>Working Out To A Good Night's Sleep</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6564625</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6564625</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:02:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Those who suffer from teen obesity may find that getting a good night's rest isn't that easy. Being overweight causes sleep issues as well as being bad on our health.]]></description>
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<title>Blast Away Anxiety With Exercise</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6564618</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6564618</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:02:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that a good workout will help to put you in a good mood? So exercise has a two-fold benefit - to help combat teen obesity and to help bring about good moods. Who doesn't want to feel and look good?]]></description>
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<title>Can Parents Control A Kid's Weight? When The Number Of Overweight Kids Has Tripled Since 1980?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6561353</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6561353</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:57:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The number of overweight children has tripled since 1980. In some socio-ethnic groups as many as half the children are overweight. The age of children affected is becoming lower each year. Overweight children are becoming obese at a higher rate. As though these grim statistics were not dismal enough, fasten your seat belt for one more: there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This is a tragic situation because childhood obesity carries with it a risk of developing other diseases such as diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, fatty liver, high blood pressure and blood fats, early puberty, and even some cancers. Overweight and obese children are also more at risk of psychological and emotional problems such as learning and behavior problems, depression, poor self-concept and body image, and they are at risk for developing eating disorders.]]></description>
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<title>Deal With Childhood Weight Issues Before Real Problems Surface - BMI, And How To Control Weight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6551212</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:19:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To determine childhood obesity a measurement called the BMI (body mass index) is used. While BMI is a practical way for adults to test for obesity, it is not necessarily safe to rely solely on this measurement for children. Remember, BMI is but one of the "tools" used by professionals.]]></description>
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<title>Tips on How to Help Your Overweight Child</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:59:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the child obesity rates climbing, chances are you have a loved one that is dealing with obesity already. In my profession, I have seen firsthand the WRONG way to handle this situation. Children learn from others, they do, say, and act as they are taught. Chances are if mom and dad are overweight, the child is going to follow the same path.]]></description>
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<title>Is There More Than Food Choice Involved in Childhood Obesity?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:08:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discusses the factors or elements that might contribute to child obesity that have little to do with available foods and food choice. Explores family dynamics as foundation to childhood obesity and other health related issues.]]></description>
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<title>Childhood Obesity - Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right For Teens?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6548748</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6548748</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:51:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last night I got hooked on a Nightline segment about a 400 pound teen opting for gastric bypass surgery. While I don't agree with teens going under the knife for weight loss, I do hope this kid is successful.]]></description>
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<title>How To Lose Weight For Children: Do You Know How To Diet Correctly? Will You Teach Your Kids?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6550576</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6550576</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:41:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our children are overweight and statistics show there is no indication of a reversal of this trend on the horizon. The number of children who are overweight has doubled over the past three decades. Further, the situation is in danger of becoming worse because many of the habits which are contributing to childhood obesity are becoming a more pronounced in the lifestyle of many of our kids. In view of these trends, the American Academy of Pediatricians is proposing a change in the types of commercials that are shown on TV and other media outlets during programs that are geared toward children. They point to two negative effects of advertising of junk food as it is currently presented...]]></description>
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<title>How To Diet: 4 Mistakes Parents Routinely Make With Their Fat Kids - Teach Them How To Lose Weight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6546755</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6546755</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:22:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[1. "It's just baby fat". Unfortunately the connotation of "baby fat" or "angelic chubbyness" glosses over the reality that a child is overweight or obese. The fact is, health care providers have tools at their disposal, such as BMI (body mass index), for determining whether the weight of your child is within healthy guidelines. Don't ignore your "chubby" child assuming that he will "grow out of it" (or, "grow into" the extra pounds). He may be developing a pattern of weight gain that will follow him through life and predispose him to the diseases that accompany obesity. 2. Don't excuse extra pounds because "our whole family is big-boned". That only serves to muddy the waters.]]></description>
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<title>How To Get Your Child To Diet - It's Not Easy, But It Is Critical To Teach Him How To Lose Weight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6546730</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:51:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many obstacles you will face when you attempt to guide your child toward a healthy weight. There are typically changes that need to be made...changes involving types of foods your kids eat, when they eat, and how they eat. Be prepared for complaints (to put it mildly)...the kids are not going to like having their food "messed with". You will deal with some obstacles along the way. If you are expecting the problems, you will be better equipped to deal with them. Here are a few of the snags you may run in to and suggestions on how to derail them: 1. Your child is totally accustomed to dessert and "throws a fit" (literally or figuratively) when you dare to suggest that this is the new way of doing things. The good health of your child far outweighs any protests he or she may make. They must understand that there is a new Sheriff in town and the "laws" have changed. Don't keep your child in the dark as to what your motives are. Learn for yourself, and then explain in terms you child can understand, the basics of sound nutrition.]]></description>
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<title>Spinal Development for Kids - Things to Look Out For</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6220356</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6220356</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:06:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents are usually very concerned about the development of their child's brain. They want to ensure that the kid is going to be intelligent and academically strong and able to make bundles of money. However, not many pay attention to the most important part of the human body, namely the spine. As adults, a large number of us are falling prey to spinal problems. Right from constant back aches to sciatica to even prolapsed discs, all of it has become very common. The root of all these problems lies in a weak back. A back that should have been strengthened in childhood and given the attention it deserved.]]></description>
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<title>Ping Pong or Table Tennis Vs Youth Obesity and Inactivity</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6520451</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:04:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a sports medicine practitioner, I document sources for the "childhood obesity epidemic" and one great approach to it, ping pong/table tennis. Screen time and fast food have assaulted our culture causing increased chronic disease and mortality at earlier ages. An easy to learn, inexpensive, and fun sport like ping pong/table tennis that requires little space is one great answer for America's youth.]]></description>
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<title>How To Lose Weight For Children - Kids Must Be Taught How To Diet Correctly</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6539267</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6539267</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:58:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We've heard the dismal statistics... many of our kids are overweight and there is no sign of the trend reversing itself soon. This is alarming for three reasons: 1. Childhood and adolescence are times when the body is growing and developing. It is critical that proper nutrition be provided. 2. Children need a healthy balance between physical activity and food intake. As weight increases, the child is less likely to achieve this balance on an ongoing basis. 3. The overweight child is at increased risk for developing weight related problems in adulthood. Most children will not learn good nutritional habits on their own. Hours in front of the TV or computer expose them to endless commercials for the latest and greatest (and unhealthful) foods. The kids believe that these high-fat, high-sodium, high-calorie foods are good for them. The adults in their lives need to teach, and model, the proper way to eat.]]></description>
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<title>Children, Diets and Medications</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6534945</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6534945</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:24:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I had a patient come to me recently for advice on her 8 year old daughter, who had been diagnosed with acid reflux and put on a strong regimen of prescription medications by her pediatrician. Additionally, her teacher suggested that she may have a hyperactivity problem and be "attention deficit". Today, parents are being hoodwinked into the mainstream thinking that their kids could benefit from medications.]]></description>
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<title>How To Diet Correctly: Prevent Childhood Obesity - How To Lose Weight The Right Way</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6536760</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6536760</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:46:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["My child is a bit pudgy...so what?" "It's just leftover 'baby fat' and besides, he looks kind of cute." "She'll grow out of it." These are common, but disastrous attitudes that some of us have about children who are overweight, or even obese. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, obesity predisposes children to the same kinds of diseases that threaten adults who are overweight:]]></description>
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<title>Why Children Really Need To Exercise</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6534199</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6534199</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:10:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Michelle Obama's get moving campaign is the right idea. Not only is exercise important to help prevent obesity in children but, it may well help these children keep on exercising as they become adults. Studies have shown that habits that are developed in early childhood are more likely to become life long habits practiced well into old age. This may mean that the next generation of adults will suffer less from obesity and it's related health problems.]]></description>
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<title>The Problem With Laissez Faire in Obesity</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6531725</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6531725</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:13:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With Obesity rate likely to hit 40% of the UK population by 2030 (The Lancet, 26th August 2011) can we really afford to be so Laissez faire about intervention? All informed opinion and knowledgeable opinion accept this is a ticking time bomb in terms of lives lost and the inevitable cost of remedy to the tax payer. A likely increase of around GBP2 billion per annul by 2030.]]></description>
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<title>How To Diet Correctly: Kids Are Too Fat Because We Let Them Eat Wrong! How To Lose Weight Easily</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6532683</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6532683</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:15:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No one is surprised anymore to learn that our children are obese. We've come to expect it. But, why has this happened? What has changed? We know that the bottom-line cause of weight gain is an imbalance in calories coming in (food) and calories going out (exercise). What lifestyle changes account for this growing imbalance? Let's look at a few: ]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Kids Fit and Healthy - 4 Easy Beginner Steps</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6498992</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6498992</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:59:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So, you're ready to make the commitment to raising fit kids, being a fit kid or being the fit parent. Then you must understand that the most direct route to success is to make small changes in your current lifestyle.  Too many programs are designed with a lot of change and restrictions that only make you very unhappy, setting you up for failure because you won't be able to maintain that lifestyle.]]></description>
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<title>Preventing Childhood Obesity By Getting Your Kids To Bed</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5820599</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5820599</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:21:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that 30% of the kids today are overweight? Read on to find out more about helping the children in your life to get fit and healthy.]]></description>
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<title>Overweight And Obese Children: Causes, Results, And What You Can Do To Help</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6523813</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6523813</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:32:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Estimates of the number of children in the United States who are either overweight or obese continue on the rise. This situation is even more alarming in children than it is in adults. There is an increase in the likelihood of complications for the simple reason that the child is obese for a longer period of time than the adult. Why are so many of our kids overweight? Several factors appear to come into play:]]></description>
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<title>One Of Three Children Is Overweight! And YOU Must Learn What To Do About It - I'll Teach You How</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6523844</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6523844</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:12:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Government statistics tell us that at least one out of every three children in the United States today is overweight. That is astonishing and very alarming! Obesity is deadly wherever it occurs... children or adults. Your child desperately needs your help. Guiding him or her to effective weight management is a gift you can give that will last a lifetime. The good news is this: it's really not as difficult to lose weight and to maintain that loss as we've been led to believe. For most people struggling with weight issues, the problem has been one of misinformation. We don't have the proper tools for weight loss available to us for two reasons:]]></description>
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<title>Childhood Obesity Information</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6497094</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6497094</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:10:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Childhood Obesity has reached epidemic proportions around the world. It is no longer confined to the UK, USA, and some European countries. It is now shown around the world that Childhood Obesity has raised from 1 in 5 to 1 in 4. This childhood obesity information is staggering when you consider a small province in Ireland; the North of Ireland has 10,000 obese children.]]></description>
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<title>Your Kid's Weight Depends On You: Lifelong Habits Start Early - They Affect Weight AND Health Issues</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:53:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Government statistics show that children, like adults, are overweight, or even obese, and the problem is growing (pun intended). It is critical to the child's lifelong health and self-esteem to began a sensible approach to eating as soon as possible. There are a variety of factors which come into play when considering causes of excess weight. For many children, a large part of the problem is sugar-sweetened beverages. Some of our kids are getting one-fourth or more of their recommended daily calories from soda! It is essential to eliminate, or at least reduce, these beverages from your child's daily life, starting today. For other children, the primary problem is excessive portion sizes. The kids (and adults) have been accustomed to eating two or even three times the amount of food in one sitting that is advisable for health and weight control. Your child's physician can specifically advise you, but for most kids it is safe to cut their food intake at least by one-third.]]></description>
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<title>Sensible Weight Loss Plans for Teenagers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:02:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity is currently an epidemic for much of the world. In some countries, such as the United States of America, obesity related complications are the second highest cause of preventable deaths. Tens of millions of people are currently overweight, obese, or morbidly obese. It is popular to blame these problems on fast food, or the food served in schools, but it really comes down to the choices we make. Anyone can eat a healthy diet. All it takes is a little commitment and a little effort. For a teenager, being overweight is even worse. Overweight teens can face ridicule, teasing, and social ostracism for failing to conform to supposedly ideal standards. The fact that these standards can be unreasonable, unrealistic, and rarely achieved fails to mitigate the ill treatment these children face.]]></description>
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<title>Do Something! Jumpstart Your Family's Health With a Fitness or Weight Loss Vacation!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:05:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Family fitness or weight-loss vacations are a new exciting trend in family vacations. As the name suggests, fitness vacations are active, healthy getaways to resort destinations where exercise and fun activities abound. Families enjoy healthy food choices, learn about nutrition, get fit and lose weight while on vacation.]]></description>
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<title>Diet and Nutrition for Children</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:38:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Proper diet and nutrition for kids is integral to your child's healthy development. Beyond three square meals a day, children need good quality food in order to fight obesity.]]></description>
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<title>The Kids Food Pyramid</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:25:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Following the kids food pyramid can help parents make sure their children are getting nutritious and delicious meals. It will also help teach children what they should and shouldn't eat.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Child Experiencing A &quot;Nature-Deficiency?&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:43:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As children spend less time outdoors, they are suffering such consequences to their health as decreased exercise, increased obesity, decreased creativity and concentration, and increased exposure to indoor pollution. We can address these health problems, and increase their appreciation for the natural outdoor environment by encouraging more outdoor play.]]></description>
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<title>Healthy Menu Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:55:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Putting thought into what you're going to serve your family each day can help you make sure that you serve them something healthy and nutritious. It also helps prevent childhood obesity!]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Children to Eat Healthy Food</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:52:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting children to eat healthy food can be a challenge. Especially because most kids think vegetables are disgusting. Change these notions by learning a few useful tricks!]]></description>
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<title>How to Achieve Weight Loss For Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:34:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Childhood obesity rates increase every year in the United States. Despite all the government programs and media efforts to push weight loss for kids, this problem is getting larger and larger, literally. What many haven't figured out is that you can't push the responsibility onto the government, schools or the fast food industry.]]></description>
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<title>Set These House Rules to Ensure Healthy Habits</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:02:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you feel like your family's eating habits are unhealthy and out-of-control? Do you worry that you are allowing these bad habits to become a part of your children's lives and that they'll grow up accustomed to eating in a way that can lead to weight gain and medical complications?]]></description>
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<title>Diet Guidelines for Childhood Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:14:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The dramatic increase in childhood obesity has increase in the recent years. A male is recognized as obese if he surpasses his recommended weight by 25% the threshold is placed at 30% for young girls. A child's recommended weight can be simply calculated on the bottom of Body mass index (BMI).]]></description>
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<title>How To Diet To Stop The Trend Of Kids Getting More Overweight Each Year, Learn How To Help Them Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:35:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, our children are becoming heavier and they are doing so at a younger age. Weights among kids have steadily increased for the past 30 years and there is every indication that the trend is not ending. Why is this happening? There are a variety of causes, such as: Diet: We, and our children, are on-the-go as never before. As a result, we're eating more convenience foods, which are typically high in calories, fat, and sodium. Sedentary lifestyle: In the face of increasing need, we are exercising less. TV, video games, and the computer are the primary pastime of youngsters.]]></description>
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<title>Tips to Stopping Childhood Obesity</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:45:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With an increase in video games and sugar filled snacks, childhood obesity is on the rise. It is important for parents to educate themselves on ways to help their children. This article will provide tips to help parents fight childhood obesity and give their children a better life.]]></description>
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