You may not realize it, but your children, and other people s children, are getting fatter.
Obesity is the most common nutritional problem facing children in the United States.
While some believe that taking in excess calories leads to weight gain, others believe that not all calories are created equal. In a study designed to evaluate this latter premise, a group of obese and non-obese girls was given food with an equal amount of calories, but with different fat contents. Either way, diet composition is considered specific to the individual, and must be taken into account among the various risk factors that induce obesity in children. Talk to your doctor about the specifics of a sensible diet for you and your children. It s never to early to start your kids on the path toward health and wellness.