The growing use of technology, poor diet, and lack of physical activity is making many more kids obese. Obese means to be significantly overweight. Childhood obesity is increasing and it needs to be stopped. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, approximately 12.5 million US children between the ages of 2-19 years old are obese. If obesity isn't prevented in childhood, then they are more like to become obese adults. You can partly blame it on genetics because it does play a small part in whether your child is big or small, but there are other factors to consider. Unfortunately, hormones can make a child's weight fluctuate as well as certain medical conditions and medications. If your child doesn't have a medical condition and is not on medication, the top reasons for being obese are poor nutrition and lack of exercise. Good eating begins at home and it's the responsibility of the parents to make sure they are providing and setting good nutritional … [Read more...]