Obesity can lead to health problems, but children need compassion, not body shaming. The language that we use to talk to kids about their weight can impact their mental health. You are your child's ...

Pediatricians are supposed to track if youngsters are putting on too many pounds — but a new study found less than a quarter of parents of overweight children recall the doctor ever saying there was a ...

The first five years of a child's life may be key to preventing overweight and obesity in years to come, say the authors of new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity ...

Parents don't always know when their kids are too heavy. The methods used for adults don't work well for kids, but there is one measure that is useful. Welcome to the It's NOT Just Baby Fat blog. Let ...

It's easy to fall in love with your child's chubby cheeks and pudgy legs. But by the age of 2, if your toddler is heavier than the other children of the same age, it's possible that he or she may be ...

Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide, and as a parent or guardian, it can be challenging to address this issue ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A third of children are predicted to be obese or overweight globally by ...

An 8-year-old girl dreamed of performing cartwheels. But she was overweight — considered obese, in fact — and was unable to do so. She had high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels and ...

Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists. Children and young people who are overweight ...

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Pediatricians are supposed to track if youngsters are putting on too many pounds ― but a new study found less than a quarter of parents of overweight children recall the doctor ever ...