Why Is Weight Loss Important In The Case Of Obese Children?

By Sooraj Surendran

Although obesity and other weight-related problems are more pronounced in adults, it also has a serious impact on children. According to a recent survey, in the United States, one out of every five children is overweight or obese, and this number is rising.

Weight Loss for Children: Lessons From My Experiences As An Obese Child

By Steve Dines

"If you want to lose weight then eat less". From my experience as an obese child, that's easier said than done.

By age 6 years I was eating large amounts of food, at times as much as my Father, an extremely active man in his late 30's. By age 8 or 9 years, I was "sneaking" food, such as candy, chips and cookies.