A clinical dietician at CHOC offers tips for parents to recognize the signs of childhood obesity and what to do to prevent it.
Obesity
Reducing childhood obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways, but research shows obesity puts children and adults at increased risk of severe illness.
Body mass index or BMI: What parents should know
Parents are usually interested in knowing their child’s weight and height percentiles, but they rarely ask about body mass index or BMI.
Fight Obesity with the Right Food
Obesity in children is a major health concern in the United States, but an improved diet can go a long way toward overcoming the problem.
