Childhood Obesity

Weight loss or not, childhood obesity harms health long-term: Study

Childhood obesity can have long-term consequences - even when kids later lose weight, scientists say.

Low on fat, sugar, salt: US issues rules for snacks sold in schools

Snacks sold in US schools must be lower in fat, salt and sugar, according to federal rules released on Thursday aimed at giving students more nutritious options and fighting childhood obesity.

Fat Indian mommy: Perfect scapegoat for child obesity

A new survey blames fat Indian mothers for raising fat kids. But the real problem is our post-liberalisation affluence that has turned us into gluttons.

Talking about weight might give kids eating disorder

Two out of three parents fear that talking to their kids about their weight might give them an eating disorder.

'Soft drinks not linked to childhood obesity'

The study examined the link between beverage intake patterns of children and their risk for obesity.

'Obese children cannot perform well in school'

It's known that obese children are prone to health hazards such as asthma and diabetes. Now, a new study has found they are more likely to struggle in the classroom as well.