With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies?
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Information on the link between soft drinks and metabolic syndrome.
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Parents can do a lot to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in their kids, even if the parents already have it.
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Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight. Read on
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