Child Obesity
treatments submit a link
Portion control for kids
The Diet Channel
Short page from registered dietician containing portion control hints to prevent child obesity.
self-help submit a link
Family involvement
Mayo Clinic
Realistic and timeless suggestions on how families can prevent child obesity together.
BMI calculator
CDC
Use this easy BMI calculator to determine child obesity. Requires basic information such as birth date, height, and gender.
Is this food healthy?
Healthier Generation
Use this handy tool to learn which foods may lead to child obesity. Enter nutritional information and see if it matches healthy guidelines.
Healthy eating choices
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Making healthier choices when eating out can reduce the risk of child obesity. Read this one page PDF to learn reasonable things you can do.
Very basic and understandable introduction to child obesity issues.
risks submit a link
Health risks
St. John Health
Child obesity can have several health effects, which are summarized nicely on this older but still informative page.
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Understanding the issues
Obesity Action Coalition
Understand the causes and risks of child obesity from this clear, colorful page. Links to additional research on child obesity are accessible.
Video summary
Science Daily
Child obesity is discussed by a physician in this four minute video and transcript. Topics range from causes to treatments.
Environmental impact
Environmental Health Perspectives
Eight page PDF article explores environmental impacts on child obesity in the US and worldwide.
Basic summary
University of Michigan Health System
If you can ignore the slightly distracting hyperlinks, this is a good summary on child obesity. Additional child obesity resources and citations are available.
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Links to environment
Alternative Medicine
Detailed discussion on how environment is linked to child obesity and what you can do to prevent child obesity. Page is long and requires scrolling.

