Childhood obesity - Topics

How is BMI calculated for children and why do doctors use percentiles? How school lunch programs and vending machines shape what kids eat How to talk to your child about weight without triggering an eating disorder How much exercise does a child need to avoid unhealthy weight gain? How much say do parents really have over a child's weight? When should a pediatrician step in about a child's weight? Do weight loss medications belong anywhere near children? How do you measure body fat in children safely? Why early puberty is linked to childhood obesity Can teenagers get weight loss surgery? Why is obesity prevention aimed at schools and children? Should you ever put a child on a diet? Does screen time or sugary drinks matter more than genetics for childhood obesity? Teasing at school and the lasting damage of childhood weight stigma How parents can avoid passing emotional eating to their kids What actually works in family-based programs for kids with obesity?