Preventing Childhood Obesity

Obesity now affects 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States. This resource provides a Child and Teen BMI calculator, childhood obesity facts, and causes and consequences of obesity.

This website suggests ways that parents can encourage children to participate in physical activities to promote good health.

This page provides information on typical growth patterns for 1-2 year old children, including when to be concerned.

This page provides information on typical growth patterns for 1 month old children, including when to be concerned.

This page provides information on typical growth patterns for 4-7 month old children, including when to be concerned.

This page addresses growth of 8-12 month old children, including normal growth and weight patterns.

This page provides information of using growth charts and why they are used by doctors.

This website provides information about a nationwide call-to-action that empowers child care and early education providers to make positive health changes in children that could last a lifetime.

Parents can find tips on encouraging healthy eating and exercise habits in their families. on this Weight-Control Information Network website.

Do you know a “picky eater”? “Picky” eating is when a child refuses foods often or eats the same foods over and over. Here’s what to do and what not to do with your picky eater.

This blog gives an overview of the impact of childhood obesity and how early life experiences shape health. The authors provides a potential solution in addressing adverse neighborhood conditions.

This resources provides some ideas to help caregivers encourage more movement in infants and toddlers’ daily activities and routines

This parent handout, from A Yummy Curriculum, offers fun and easy tips for building healthier family meals that include the five food groups.

Letting children help with food and meal preparation is a great way to encourage them to try new foods and think about nutrition. This website includes recipes for children with special health concerns, such as diabetes.

This report reviews medical and psychosocial risks associated with obesity in children, reviews prevention and intervention efforts, and makes recommendations based on the research conclusions.