February 14, 2020 By Pat Hartman A volcano may appear dormant, but underneath, seething scorching lava waits to erupt. Often, a distressing life situation causes an overstock of energy to accumulate within…
Category: How Obesity Effects Children
More Teens Try to Lose Weight But Success Is Elusive
A report from the Centers for Disease Control indicates that weight loss aspiration is trending with the young. “More U.S. Teenagers Are Trying to Lose Weight Than in Years Past”…
Childhood Obesity and Self-Esteem
By Dee Wolk | Submitted On September 16, 2013 When observing the typical American youngster's eating habits, it is difficult to believe the statement that our society is obsessed with being thin. Children…
Is Your Child Vulnerable to Fast Food Marketing?
These days it is rare for me to sit and watch a TV show while it is playing live. I have a PVR and record most of my shows, and…
A Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior Surprise
December 16, 2019 By Pat Hartman Here is what Dr. Pretlow wrote in 2013, when no studies had yet confirmed that stress-induced eating could be attributed to displacement behavior: Displacement behavior eating in humans…
How Do We Fight Childhood Obesity?
By Dr. Adrienne Hicks | Submitted On July 27, 2015 Obesity is one of the fastest growing diseases to affect children today. Being an overweight child can contribute to many other health issues.…
3 Ways Childhood Obesity Can Affect Learning
A study out of the Medical University of South Carolina found a link between adolescent obesity and decreased learning. And because adolescents are still in the developing stage, losing weight…
Medical Issues Related to Obesity: Heart and Joint Health
If you are overweight or obese, losing weight is a good idea. Not so much because obesity itself is dangerous, but because losing as little as ten percent of body…
Depression and Obesity: Is there a connection?
Are overweight people happy people? Not necessarily. In fact, there is an insidious and multi-factorial correlation between obesity and depression. The fat and jolly myth continues to show up in…
Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome is not a disease per se, but a cluster of symptoms that correlates closely with obesity and an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.…
Extreme Obesity, And What You Can Do
Too much weight can take a toll on your body, especially your heart. The good news is that there are steps you can take to get healthier — and even…
BMI in Children
BMI is an important tool to identify childhood obesity. Are you worried that you child could be overweight? Nearly 1 in 3 kids or teens in the U.S. are overweight…
Psychological and Emotional Effects of Obesity on Children
Overview: Childhood obesity is a disturbing problem which can lead not only to physical, health-related issues in children but can also cause psychological and emotional problems. This article will discuss…
Trends in Childhood Obesity and the Cultural Factors That Drive Those Trends
“Kids today just sit around eating Cheetos and playing video games. It’s no wonder they are all fat!” This bit of wisdom came from a blunt, outspoken friend. Was he…
How is Childhood Obesity a Social Problem?
For the past 35 years, obesity has been on the rise, affecting the healthcare system, families, and communities. It is a major health issue, complex and multifactorial. It shapes the way…
Obesity and Academic Performance: A Reason To Worry?
As you may know, weight and body mass index (BMI) inevitably impact a person’s health and productivity. As a result, people pay a lot of attention to the management of…