Children spend much of their time at school. Part Two of PIC.tv’s Childhood Obesity in America documentary shows one school in San Francisco that is taking big steps toward battling childhood obesity, and finding out that exercise and fitness benefit children in more ways than one. For more, visit: pic.tv

11 year old Kayla, struggles with the her weight. Kayla and her mom come up with a plan to help her lose weight and get healthy. Is it such a good thing to do for someone as young as Kayla? Jeanette Hynes gives us the story.

School lunches are becoming a main cause in the increasing numbers of obese children. We need to make a change in our school lunch system in order to put an end to this horrific epidemic

Obesity is a growing problem in the United States and children are being effected as well. Marisa Maez sat down with Doctor Barry Ramo to find out about how being overweight as a child can result in a lifelong struggle.

Parent’s Magazine has just awarded Jason’s deli with an award for being one of the Top Ten Restaurants in America! Jason’s deli owner and founder Rusty Coco takes some time to explain why eating healthy is such a vital issue facing children today and talks about how we can all help battle childhood obesity.

Obesity is completely reversible in most children. Part Three of PIC.tv’s Childhood Obesity in America documentary looks at foods you can serve to your kids to help them eat healthier, and tips on how to keep children active. For more, visit: pic.tv

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When it comes to childhood obesity, the statistics are shocking. Increasing numbers of children are becoming overweight and physically unfit, which can harm both their physical and emotional wellbeing. Learn how you can help curb this obesity epidemic as you listen to the inspirational stories of others.

Is Your Child One of the 150 Million Children Whose Out of Control Weight is Slowly But Surely KILLING THEM! Discover The Most Effective Ways to Help Your Overweight Child Shed Those Pounds and Keep Them Off FOREVER! Regardless of Their Current Age, Weight or Fitness Level Discover: How your child can easily lose weight straight away – starting today! How to reduce tears and tantrums over weight loss You can help your child to lose weight even if you are always busy and short of time ======================================= Slim Your Kids reveals: * How to get your child active without them even realising it! * How to ensure your child gets the daily workout they need even if they currently do no or little exercise. * How to tempt your child into doing physical activity in a way they cannot resist this is a great confidence booster! * How to ensure your child spends less time in front of the television and doesnt complain about it * When video games can actually help your child to lose weight! Kids love this! * How helping other kids can keep your childs weight off * Why your childs friends are your best allies in the fight against childhood obesity * How kids can party their way to fitness * How to ensure your child reaches their weight loss goal * How to reward successwithout making the classic mistake that can hinder progress and cause long term problems! * How to make ensure that you do not hamper your childs effort to lose weight this can easily be done without you …

Data from the most recent NHANES survey1 shows that among adult men the prevalence of obesity was 31.1% in 2003—2004, and 33.3% in 2005—2006, a small but not statistically significant change. Among adult women, the prevalence of obesity in 2003—2004 was 33.2%, and in 2005—2006 was 35.3%, again a small but not significant change. Another recent NHANES survey2 found that obesity prevalence among children and adolescents showed no significant changes between 2003—2004 and 2005—2006. Based on the study, in the combined years of 2003—2006, 16.3% of children and adolescents aged 219 years were obese, at or above the 95th percentile of the 2000 BMI-for-age growth charts. This rate of obesity raises concern because of its implications for the health of Americans. Obesity increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions. These include— * Coronary heart disease * Type 2 diabetes * Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon) * Hypertension (high blood pressure) * Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) * Stroke * Liver and Gallbladder disease * Sleep apnea and respiratory problems * Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) * Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility) Two of the Healthy People 2010 national health objectives3 are (1) to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults to less than 15% and (2) to reduce the prevalence of obesity among children and …